- Athletics
Drew McAllister
Drew McAllister, class of 2008, showcased exceptional athletic versatility during his high school years, earning varsity letters in football (3), basketball (3), track & field (3), and baseball (1). As a three-year starting quarterback, he amassed over 7,300 all-purpose yards and scored 93 touchdowns. His athletic prowess earned him numerous accolades, including being named the 2008 #1 ranked East Bay Cream of the Crop, earning spots on the 1st Team All-EBAL in 2005 and 2007. He also received recognition as an All-State Underclassmen in both 2005 and 2006, and was selected to the 2006 PrepStar All-West and SuperPrep All-Far West Teams.
In addition to his notable accomplishments in football, Drew also left a lasting impression on his high school basketball team. He was the leading scorer during the 2007 North Coast Section Championship, guiding his team to their first-ever section title. Furthermore, Drew set a remarkable school record in the 100-meter dash, an achievement that remains unchallenged to this day.
Following his standout high school career, Drew was recruited by Pete Carroll to play football at USC, where he attended on a scholarship from 2008 to 2012. He contributed to the 2009 Rose Bowl Championship team, leading the team in interceptions that season. In 2009, he earned Pac-10 Honorable Mention recognition. Remarkably, Drew excelled academically as well, receiving the prestigious Marx Scholar Award and being named to the Pac-12 All-Academic Football Team. He consistently achieved academic excellence, making the University Dean’s List with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.
After his time at USC, Drew embarked on a career in commercial real estate. Currently, he serves as the director of NRE Commercial in Long Beach, CA. Drew resides in Newport Beach, CA, with his wife Taylor and their two children, Miller and Palmer.
