Israel Allen Recruiting Report: Pueblo South's Two-Way Playmaker, Class of 2028
Israel Allen is a Class of 2028 athlete at Pueblo South High School who plays wide receiver and defensive back for the Colts, returns punts, and also competes in varsity baseball, basketball and track and field. In the Athlete Strategy Defensive Back Colorado DB Rankings 2026 he sits No. 2 among 24 juniors and No. 6 of 71 scored defensive backs in the state, the top 3A player on the board.
This report gathers his verified production, film, measurables, multi-sport profile and recruiting activity so college staffs can evaluate him quickly. Every number below is sourced. Where a figure comes from the athlete's own posts, we say so.
Prospect Snapshot
Profile | Details |
Class | 2028 (junior) |
School | Pueblo South HS, Pueblo, CO (Class 3A) |
Jersey | |
Positions | WR, DB (MaxPreps); SB, FS (Hudl); ATH, WR, DB (self-listed) |
Height / Weight | 5'7", 165 lbs (Hudl, NCSA). MaxPreps lists 170 lbs |
Other sports | Varsity baseball (#8), basketball (#4), track and field |
ASDB rank | No. 2 junior, No. 6 overall, No. 1 in 3A |
NCAA Eligibility Center | Registered (NCSA) |
X / Twitter | @IsraelJAllen1 |
The ASDB Ranking
Our board ranks Colorado defensive backs by verified 2026 production. Allen's 194.40 production score (19.44 per game) comes from an approved stat submission covering 10 games. Only five players in the state score higher, and four of them are seniors.
Defensive Production: A Tackling Safety
Allen finished the regular season with 99 tackles in 10 games, 72 of them solo. That is 9.9 stops per game from a defensive back, with 6.0 tackles for loss and a sack mixed in. About 73 percent of his tackles were made alone, a sign he finishes plays in space without needing help.
His ball production on defense is lighter: 1 interception and 3 passes defended as a junior, after 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended and 2 fumble recoveries as a sophomore. Across three varsity seasons he has 4 interceptions and 6 passes defended.
ASDB read: the numbers profile a downhill safety who plays near the line of scrimmage. The tackle volume and TFL count point to strong run fits and a quick trigger. The next thing we want from his film is coverage: man-to-man reps from the slot and range from a two-high shell.
Two-Way Value: Receiver and Return Man
On offense Allen was the Colts' big-play threat: 62 catches for 996 yards (16.1 per catch) and 12 touchdowns, with a long of 90. He added 29 rushing yards, completed his only pass for a 10-yard touchdown, and returned 5 punts for 97 yards and a score. That adds up to 1,159 all-purpose yards and 13 total touchdowns in 10 games.
After the regular season he posted on X that he finished No. 2 in Colorado in receiving yards and No. 1 in his classification. ASDB has not independently verified that statewide ranking.
For a defensive back recruiter, the offensive tape matters. Ball skills, body control at the catch point and vision with the ball in his hands all carry over to the secondary and the return game.
"Everybody doubts us, but we like it that way." Israel Allen to KRDO, August 2026
The 2026 Season, Game by Game
Pueblo South went 6-4 in the regular season and opened the Class 3A playoffs with a 21-18 win at Berthoud on Nov. 6, a game Allen says he played as a team captain. The Colts face Palmer Ridge on Nov. 13.
Career Growth
The jump from sophomore to junior year is the headline. Tackles went from 30 to 99, receiving yards from 455 to 996, and touchdowns from 1 to 13. Use the Career Growth tab in the dashboard above to compare each season.
Season | GP | Tkl | TFL | INT | PD | Rec | Yds | TD |
Fr. 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
So. 2025 | 12 | 30 | 1.0 | 2 | 3 | 28 | 455 | 1 |
Jr. 2026 | 10 | 99 | 6.0 | 1 | 3 | 62 | 996 | 13 |
Multi-Sport Athlete
Allen's MaxPreps profile lists him on Pueblo South's varsity football, baseball, basketball and track and field rosters, and he describes himself as a three-sport athlete. Baseball is where his production is documented: a .277 career average with a .427 on-base percentage, 35 runs and 15 stolen bases in 49 varsity games, plus a .986 fielding percentage. Five Tool Baseball lists him as an outfielder and middle infielder who bats and throws right-handed.
Measurables and Weight Room
His Hudl profile lists 5'7", 165 pounds, with a 185-pound bench, 285-pound squat, 315-pound deadlift and 175-pound power clean. The deadlift is about 1.9 times his body weight. No verified 40-yard dash or shuttle time appears on his public profiles.
Academics and Recruiting Activity
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center (NCSA)
Self-reported weighted GPA of 4.07 with honors and college coursework (X). NCSA lists two academic letters and two academic excellence awards
Camps: Colorado Buffaloes Elite Football Camp (June 5, 2025), TCU Football Camp (June 14, 2025), Stock Up Showcase Colorado (Dec. 13, 2025)
Attended a Wyoming home game in Laramie in October 2026 and thanked two Wyoming staff members for the opportunity
Publicly thanked a Dartmouth football coach for ongoing encouragement in November 2026
High School On SI Colorado Player of the Week nominee (Week 4) and MaxPreps Player of the Game (Oct. 23, 2026)
ASDB Evaluation
Strengths
Tackle production: 99 tackles and 6 TFL from the secondary
Two-way playmaker: 996 receiving yards and 13 total touchdowns
Return ability: 19.4 yards per punt return with a touchdown
Strength for his frame: 315 deadlift and 285 squat at 165 pounds
Year-over-year growth in every major category
Leadership: playoff captain, academic awards, three varsity sports
What we want to see next
A verified 40-yard dash and pro agility time
Coverage clips from the slot and in man-to-man
More takeaways on defense to match his offensive ball skills
Playoff stats added to MaxPreps
Projection
At 5'7", Allen projects at nickel, box safety, slot receiver or return specialist at the next level. His production, strength and grades fit FCS, Ivy League and Division II programs today, and a verified speed number that matches the film could bring Group of Five attention. ASDB grades him as one of the most productive two-way juniors in Colorado and a name every Rocky Mountain recruiter should have on the 2028 board.
Watch the Film
College coaches: contact Coach Rod at Athlete Strategy Defensive Back for evaluation notes on Israel Allen and other Colorado defensive backs.
Sources
MaxPreps football stats are coach-entered and were last updated Oct. 25, 2026. Baseball stats were last updated May 17, 2026.
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