Next Game
Now Playing
Share Video
Link copied!
-
0:462026 NFL Draft Grades: Colts Select CJ Allen No. 53
-
10:15Breaking Down AFC South Offseason Grades
-
11:13Biggest Questions Facing the AFC South Post-Draft
-
7:11CJ Allen NFL Combine Interview: Top UGA Moments & Top 3 LBs
-
1:17The Browns Need To Add Another Linebacker
-
1:18QB Colton Nussmeier on His Top Schools; Georgia, UCLA, Arkansas | Elite 11 Finals
-
1:26Ramifications of SEC Breaking Away From College Football
-
1:18Clark Lea On The Rise With Vanderbilt's Recent Success
-
1:10How Kirby Smart's Influence Continues to Grow in SEC
-
1:23Kirby Smart Hints at Possible SEC Secession
-
0:38BREAKING: 3-star DL Waylon Wooten Commits to Georgia
-
1:42Greg Sankey Seems Comfortable Dealing with a Fractured SEC
-
0:39Brad Crawford's 2nd Year Starts: No. 2 Brandon Finney Jr.
-
0:58What to Expect: Florida under Jon Sumrall
-
1:28Fact or Fiction: Will Arch Manning Lead Texas to an SEC Title?
-
1:58Fact or Fiction: Will Jeremiah Smith Win the 2026 Heisman Trophy?
-
1:44CBS Sports 138 CFB Rankings: Contention Amongst No. 1
-
1:31Jaxon Dollar's commitment stands as another huge win for Georgia, Todd Hartley | Junkyard Dawgcast
-
0:58CFP Projection: Defending champion Indiana draws Trinidad Chambliss, Ole Miss in first round
-
8:26Projecting the 2026 College Football Playoff Bracket
Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Roquan Smith
Summary
CJ Allen is a versatile, high-energy linebacker who excels at hunting down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. He plays with a physical edge, using his quickness and natural leverage to outmaneuver larger offensive linemen. Whether he’s dropping into coverage against tight ends or blitzing through the middle to disrupt the quarterback, his speed and reliable tackling make him a constant threat.
About
- 2025: Consensus All-American
- 2025: 88.6 PFF run-defense grade
Strengths
- Elite speed and pursuit angles to run down ball carriers.
- Excellent wrap-up technique that consistently limits yards after contact.
- Capable of covering slot receivers.
Weaknesses
- Occasionally overruns his target due to his high-intensity playing style.
- Relies on leverage and speed rather than size.
Top CJ Allen News
-
Colts' CJ Allen: Selected by Indianapolis
The Colts selected Allen in the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 53rd overall.
Allen earned himself a starting role in Georgia's defense during his rookie years in 2023 and emerged as a leader for the Bulldogs over his last two college seasons. He was named to both the All-American First-Team and All-SEC First Team in 2025 after posting 88 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four pass defenses across 13 games. Allen missed just one game during that season despite undergoing meniscus clean-up surgery on his left knee, and that kind of drive to stay on the field, coupled with his athletic frame, above-average speed and versatility both as a run stopper and coverage guy could help him emerge as a reliable player in the Colts defense for years to come. Allen has a great chance to start right away as a rookie, considering his main competition at middle linebacker will come from Austin Ajiake.
... See More ... See Less -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-0, 230 lbs |
| Birthplace: Barnesville, GA |
| Age: 21 |