LB 3
CJ Allen
Georgia
Height: 6'0.75"
Weight: 230 lbs
Class: Junior
Report by:
Paul Kilgallen
Measurables
Physical
Height
6'0.75"
Weight
230 lbs
Arm Length
31 1/2 in
Hand Size
10 1/8 in
Speed & Agility
40-Time
4.55 s
Traits
multi
Football IQ
Trait Prototype: Fred Warner
defense
Run Stuffer
Trait Prototype: Bobby Wagner
defense
Chaos Agent
Trait Prototype: Fred Warner
Summary
Strengths
Leadership
Football IQ
Field Awareness
Speed at LOS
Multi-Sport Athlete
Weaknesses
Average Athleticism at NFL Level
Slow Change of Direction
May Struggle in Man Coverage
Final Report
CJ Allen is a Junior "Green Dot" Linebacker and 2.5 Year Starter out of Georgia, where he racked up over 200 tackles, 13.5 TFLs, and 4.5 Sacks over his 3 years on his way to All American Honors in 2025. He will play his Rookie Season at age 21 and still has room to develop. CJ caught on with Georgia immediately as a Freshman, earning his way into the starting lineup of one of the best defenses in the country by midseason. He communicates well before and after the snap, and is quick to diagnose and close on runs between the tackles and in the short / screen passing game. He fits run gaps well and has a knack for getting his hands on the ball carrier when they get near him. He's also shown some punch / forced fumble skills, creating two timely turnovers in SEC play last season. When blitzing, he can help teammates win by taking on blocks, or get to the QB himself in a hurry. He has good enough feel in zone coverage to sit in the right spot and hang, but he may struggle in man with TEs and RBs in the NFL. There were also some plays where it appeared he took his foot off the gas. At only 21 years old, he's got room to grow with a great base of football IQ for his age.