Lonnie McAllister III holds the NB · Backup spot in Stanford Cardinal’s safety room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Lonnie McAllister III is a nickel back for Stanford from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, who attended Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. A three-star recruit in the 2025 class, he was ranked as the top nickel/cornerback prospect in Washington, D.C. by recruiting services. During his freshman season in 2025, McAllister appeared in eight games with two starts at nickel, recording seven total tackles and one pass defended. He made his collegiate debut against Hawai'i on August 23 and started against No. 9 Miami on October 25, posting a career-high four tackles in that game. McAllister is a returning member of the Cardinal roster.