Brevin Allen

Brevin William T. Allen (born September 22, 2000) is an American professional football defensive end. He played college football at Campbell and was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent.

Early life Allen was born on September 22, 2000. He attended Northeast Guilford High School in McLeansville, North Carolina, and lettered in football and basketball. He was named all-conference and all-area as a senior in football, but was an unranked recruit and committed to play college football for the FCS Campbell Fighting Camels. In the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Allen played all four games and repeated as an All-Big South selection, having led the team's defensive line in tackles with 17. In his final season, 2022, Allen was named second-team All-Big South despite playing only eight games, as he recorded 22 tackles, 7.5 TFLs and 4.5 sacks. He was invited to the East–West Shrine Bowl and to the Hula Bowl after the season, and finished as Campbell's all-time leader in sacks (20.5, tied) and TFLs (38.0).

Los Angeles Chargers Allen was selected in the third round (19th overall) of the 2023 USFL draft by the Memphis Showboats. He went unselected in the 2023 NFL draft, but afterwards signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. He was waived at the final roster cuts and afterwards re-signed to the practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster for their week one game against the Miami Dolphins and made his debut in the 36–34 loss, becoming both the first Northeast Guilford High School alumni and first Campbell Fighting Camel to play in an NFL game. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 11, 2024. He was waived on May 14, 2024.

Green Bay Packers On August 7, 2024, Allen signed with the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 27, 2024.

New England Patriots On August 29, 2024, Allen was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad. He was released on September 3, 2024.

Memphis Showboats On January 13, 2025, Allen signed with the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 20, 2025.

Toronto Argonauts On May 28, 2025, it was announced that Allen had signed with the Toronto Argonauts. On October 25, 2025, he was released.