Former Ga. Tech Safety Derrik Allen Commits To UNC, Joins Brother In Tar Heel Family
Posted Dec 19, 2022
North Carolina bolstered its defensive backfield with the commitment of former Georgia Tech safety Derrik Allen on Monday afternoon. The 6-2, 212-pound safety is the older brother of Tar Heel cornerback Marcus Allen and was in Chapel Hill this week for an official visit. "It really is like a dream come true as a father and for our family," their father, Derrik, said.
(Inside Carolina)
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