Westlake’s Star Cornerback: Brandon Allen Jr

Brandon Allen Jr is a 3 Star recruit who plays Cornerback at Westlake High School. Allen Jr is ranked as the 707th best recruit in the nation and is ranked as a top 70 Cornerback in the nation as well. In addition, Allen Jr is listed as a top 90 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as a top 15 Cornerback in the state of Georgia. He is committed to play at Mississippi State.

Who are some role models in your life?
My biggest role model is LeBron James.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?
I listen to Blo or Hunxho.

What are the strengths of your game?
I’d say my strength is that I’m 6’2″, can move well, and can play man or zone coverage very effectively.

What is your favorite memory of your career?
My favorite memory is my first playoff game against Collin Hills. There was so much talent on that field, and the game was really fun. It was also my first ever playoff game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?
Travis Smith. He’s at Tennessee right now and is a very good receiver. I had to go against him every day in practice.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?
Just work hard, keep faith in God, and everything else will fall into place.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?
I would travel to Turks and Caicos.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?
I fell in love with the game when I was about seven years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?
I would want to meet LeBron James.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?
The 2019 LSU national championship against Clemson.