Newly offered defensive back flip target sets South Carolina official visit

Earlier this week, South Carolina defensive backs coach/co-defensive coordinator Torrian Gray extended a scholarship offer to a prospect committed to another SEC program. Atlanta (GA) Westlake standout Brandon “BJ” Allen Jr. announced his newest offer on Wednesday.

Before Thursday ended, Allen had scheduled an official visit to Columbia. The three-star DB will be on campus at USC the weekend of May 1.

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Allen committed to Mississippi State back in September, but he has not shut down his recruitment. He has double-digit power conference offers and has interest in multiple programs in addition to MSU.

Allen has taken visits to several other programs since making his Bulldogs pledge. Auburn, Georgia Tech, Ole Miss, and South Florida are among the teams that have hosted him in the past six months. Florida State and Vanderbilt have also been involved. Allen has scheduled official visits to Mississippi State, Virginia Tech, and Vanderbilt.

He previously announced a top six of Mississippi State, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Virginia Tech, Georgia Tech, and Florida State. The reveal of a top group, plus his continually growing visit list (including his trip to South Carolina), further indicates Allen’s willingness to look beyond Mississippi State.

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At 6-2 with solid athletic ability, Allen fits the mold of a Torrian Gray cornerback target. He has above-average length and smooth athleticism, traits that allow him to stay tight in man coverage and cover a lot of ground in zone.

Allen is a unanimous three-star prospect. According to the Rivals Industry Ranking, he is the No. 685 overall player in the class of 2027. He is also No. 72 nationally among all cornerbacks. Allen is the No. 78 recruit, regardless of position, in the loaded state of Georgia.

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