Colts draft pick profiles: Everything to know about LB CJ Allen

After initially trading back, the Indianapolis Colts selected Georgia linebacker CJ Allen with the 53rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft. Here is everything you need to know. Profile Height: 6-006 Weight: 230 Age: 21 CJ Allen's Georgia bio Breakdown Allen ranked among the best in run defense over both the 2024 and 2025 seasons, according to PFF's metrics .

He's been a very sound tackler. In coverage, he allowed 10. 6 yards per catch in 2025, with three pass breakups.

Allen was named a first-team All-American last season. One stat to know Over his three seasons at Georgia, Allen made 224 of his 242 tackle attempts, according to PFF. That's a missed tackle rate of 7.

4%. For some context, hanging around the 7% range like Allen makes him one of the more reliable tacklers in college football. Accomplishing that during a three-season span is even more impressive.