DERRIK ALLEN
Lassiter High School; Marietta, Ga.
Measurements: 6’1”, 204 lbs.
Accolades: Consensus four-star; No. 7 safety per rivals.com, No. 8 prospect in Georgia and No. 66 in country; U.S. Army All-American.
Other Notable Offers: Florida State, Georgia, Ohio State.
Projected Position: Safety.
Quick Take: Strong and confident when moving forward, Allen is already a physical safety not afraid to make an aggressive play on the ball. In time, his overall coverage will need to improve.
Short-Term Roster Outlook: Notre Dame needs an influx of performance at the safety position.