Two-time Olympian Devon Allen Returns to Coach at Arizona High School

The former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver will coach hurdles and wide receivers at his alma mater, Brophy College Preparatory.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:52pm

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Devon Allen, a two-time Olympian and former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver, is returning to his high school alma mater, Brophy College Preparatory in Arizona, to coach hurdles and wide receivers. Allen established the Arizona high school state record for the 110-meter hurdles in 2013 and helped Brophy win two state championships. He will work alongside his former coaches, Tim O'Neil and Bill Kalkman, as he recovers from his third ACL injury that kept him from competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Why it matters

Allen's return to his high school roots represents an opportunity for him to give back to the community that helped launch his athletic career. As a two-time Olympian and former NFL player, his coaching expertise and experience can greatly benefit the next generation of Brophy athletes, both on the track and the football field.

The details

After breaking onto the national scene as a United States national title winner at 19 years old, Allen competed in the hurdles during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. He also participated in the 2017, 2019, and 2022 IAAF World Championships. Allen competed in football and track at the University of Oregon, finishing with 54 receptions for 921 yards and eight touchdowns in three seasons as a wide receiver for the Ducks. He later tried out with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he was elevated to the active roster in two games during their 2022 and 2023 seasons, but played mostly on special teams.

  • Allen established the Arizona high school state record for the 110-meter hurdles in 2013.
  • Allen helped Brophy win two state championships.
  • The school honored Allen's contributions by renaming the Brophy Prep AMDG Invitational to the Devon Allen Invitational.
  • Allen competed in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympics, as well as the 2017, 2019, and 2022 IAAF World Championships.
  • Allen spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles' active roster and practice squad in 2022 and 2023.

The players

Devon Allen

A two-time Olympian and former wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles, who is returning to his high school alma mater, Brophy College Preparatory, to coach hurdles and wide receivers.

Tim O'Neil

The coach who will work with Allen on hurdles at Brophy College Preparatory.

Bill Kalkman

The head coach at Brophy College Preparatory, who will continue in that role.

Jason Jewell

The head coach of the Brophy Broncos football team, under whom Allen will coach wide receivers.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Allen is working with physical therapist Matt Buckley and trainer Jamie Cook to achieve a full recovery from his third ACL injury, which cost him a chance to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He hopes to compete in succeeding track seasons.

The takeaway

Devon Allen's return to his high school roots represents an opportunity for him to share his expertise and experience with the next generation of Brophy athletes, both on the track and the football field. His coaching role will allow him to give back to the community that helped launch his athletic career, while also aiding his own recovery from injury and potential future Olympic competitions.