Genesis Allen
Genesis Allen
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Will Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
Allen has massive potential, and the depth chart opens up for him to have a breakout sophomore season. The top-ranked interior lineman in our 2029 rankings, Allen had a quietly impressive freshman season as a rotational player on one of the state’s best defenses. Now, the quick, strong interior defender is likely penciled in as a starter, and he has 5+ sack upside.
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Read EvaluationWill Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
If Allen played for a smaller school, he’d probably be among the state leaders for young interior linemen. As it stands, he’s being patient on a deep Rolesville defensive line. He’s flashed as a pass-rusher, and we were impressed when we saw him at our Prep Redzone Combine in the offseason.
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Read EvaluationWill Helms | Prep Redzone Scout
Allen is a guy who has been on our radar for a while, and he’s a name to stash away for the future. The Rolesville transfer is sitting behind a deep group of Division 1 offensive linemen, but once they graduate, he’s next up. His blend of size and quickness turned the heads of the Campbell coaching staff, earning him an early offer.
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Read EvaluationJoshua Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Genesis Allen
Genesis
Allen
6'2" | 275 lbs | DL
Rolesville | 2029
State
NC
| Class of 2029 | Trinity Christian School
Genesis Allen
Genesis
Allen
6'2" | 275 lbs | DL
Rolesville | 2029
State
NC
arrived with high expectations—and he delivered. Tipping the scales at just over 260 pounds, Allen moves with the agility of someone 90 pounds lighter. His athleticism stood out immediately; if he had camped in the same gear as high school linemen, you’d be hard-pressed to tell the difference.
Allen emerged as a vocal and physical leader during drill sessions, consistently setting the pace for his group. His first step is explosive, and he showcased a variety of effective counter moves that kept offensive linemen guessing. With his combination of size, speed, and technique, Allen projects with Power Five potential. He’s a name to watch closely in the coming years.
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Read EvaluationJoshua Graham | Prep Redzone Scout
Genesis Allen
Genesis
Allen
6'2" | 275 lbs | DL
Rolesville | 2029
State
NC
| Class of 2029 | DL | Trinity Christian
Allen is a name you’ll be hearing for years to come. A standout on the defensive line, he combines raw power with surprising agility—moving with the quickness of a running back. What sets him apart isn’t just his strength, but his advanced skill set. With a variety of pass-rush moves already in his arsenal, Allen is remarkably polished for an incoming freshman.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
Allen is a prospect we’ve watched come up through the years, after attending a pair of PRZ Next Middle School Camps, delivering standout performances at Future Stars and a number of other events. Explosive first step off the snap with violent hands and a motor that runs high at all times. Versatile enough to play inside or on the Edge as of January 2025, but looks more like an interior guy at this point.
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Read EvaluationAlan Popadines | Prep Redzone Scout
There are a million things going on all at once during these events and it took some jogging of my memory to put it all together, but Genesis Allen impressed me a ton during practice. A good-looking tweener right now that doesn’t have the length that the “ideal” defensive end has, but is quick and big enough to bang on the interior defensive line. Played offensive line too, for the North Carolina Future Stars team. Bright future.
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