Irish247 has learned that Marietta (Ga.) Lassiter four-star safety Derrik Allen, a class of 2018 standout, has committed to Notre Dame.

The 6-1, 205-pounder is one of the truly elite defensive backs in his class. Allen has already earned an invite and committed to the U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

Allen chose the Fighting Irish over offers from Alabama, Georgia, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Michigan, Ohio State and many others.

Defensive backs coach Todd Lyght laid the groundwork here and made Allen a top priority since initially offering back on March 19. Since being hired, defensive coordinator Mike Elko has continued to make Allen feel like the No. 1 guy. However, that relationship goes back months, as Elko was already pursuing Allen heavily while at Wake Forest.

Per the 247Sports Composite rankings, Allen is the No. 52 overall recruit in the country, No. 5 safety nationally and No. 8 prospect in Georgia from the class of 2018.