The Longhorns got off to a quick start in 2022 and most of their success was on the offensive side of the ball. Today, Texas nailed the defensive side of the ball with a commitment to Bryan Allen.
Aledo’s four-star security chose Texas over LSU, Oklahoma, Florida, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma and Texas A&M offerings. Allen was already committed to LSU last year, but decided to open his recruitment in January. Allen was chased from the start by the Texas team and they managed to close the deal quickly.
Allen has excelled in high school since his first year. In his first season in Fort Worth Southwest, Allen was named Defensive Newcomer of the Year. He moved to Aledo during his second season and helped the power show win another state title by taking home the Revelation honors of the year in District 5-5A-Division II. In 2020, Allen was part of another state champion team and won the Class 5A Defensive Player of the Year award by the Texas Sportswriters Association.
Allen enters his senior season as one of the most seasoned contenders in the state of Texas as a potential four-year starter, who has played 16 games over two consecutive seasons. 247Sports National Recruiting Analyst Gabe Brooks compares Allen to ex-Texas security guard and current Miami Dolphin Brandon Jones and describes your game as follows.
“It has the necessary construction and structure for a Power Five security perspective. Slim and athletic with room to eclipse the 200-pound plateau. Strong production as a sophomore for the perennial power of Texas and the state champion team 5A D-II. It shows impressive anticipation characteristics. Diagnoses quickly vs. run or pass. Closes the fast descent and is willing to participate in the race. Flashes impressive chasing ability to the perimeter. Solid defender that makes good angles. It arrives on purpose and provides the occasional big hit. It shows a promising recovery speed. Natural field player on the roof. Disruptive at the meeting point. Athlete in two sports that runs on the track (100 meters, 200 meters, relays). Proper tester that plays faster than the test time. It will be necessary to continue to improve the technique of male coverage and repetitions. Appropriate ball skills, but they can improve. Elite security prospect nationwide in class 2022. High-level projects with long-term NFL Draft potential. “
At 6 feet and 180 pounds, Allen is ranked No. 6 for safety in the country and potential No. 18 in Texas, according to 247Sports Composite.
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Allen joins one of the hottest classes in the country, which includes Gardena (Cailf.) Junipero Serra quarterback Maalik Murphy, four-star wide receiver Frisco Liberty Evan Stewart, Klein Cain of four stars running back Jaydon Blue, four star wide receiver Lewisville Armani Winfield, four star cornerback from the Port Arthur Memorial and three star Arlington Martin within the linebacker Trevell Johnson.