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0:462026 NFL Draft Grades: Colts Select CJ Allen No. 53
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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
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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.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-1, 235 lbs |
| Birthplace: Barnesville, GA |
| Age: 21 |