Ht/Wt:6' 1"/235 lbs
Position: LB
School: Georgia
Class: Junior

CJ Allen's Player Profile

CJ Allen is a physical, sideline?to?sideline linebacker whose profile is built on size, length, and the ability to flow to the football while still playing with physicality in coverage and space. He reads the run quickly, attacks the line of scrimmage, and uses his size and speed to close on ball?carriers and finish tackles, making him a natural fit for 4?3 and 3?4 schemes that want a downhill run?defender who can still hold up in coverage. His ability to set the edge, play in the box, and rotate into coverage roles gives him clear three?down value in modern defenses.

Strengths: His biggest strengths are his physicality and ability to attack the football, which make him a reliable early?down run?defender, and his range and ability to hold up in coverage, which allow him to function as a three?down linebacker in multiple schemes.

Weaknesses: His biggest weaknesses are his occasional need for more refined coverage technique, as he can get caught over?pursuing and lose leverage in space, and his limited ability to consistently win one?on?one battles against bigger, physical tight ends in the passing game.

Mel Kiper - ESPN - January 21st: "Allen is a three-down linebacker at the next level because his read-and-react skills are excellent and he can make plays in all three aspects of the defense. He has the physicality to take on blocks in the run game and the speed to chase down ball carriers once he disengages."

Walt - Walter Football- January 20th: "C.J. Allen is a smart, tough, and instinctive linebacker."

NFL Draft Buzz- January: "Allen has legitimate three-down potential at the next level with the athletic profile and instincts to make an immediate impact against the run. His sideline-to-sideline range jumps off the screen, particularly when tracking down perimeter runs or blitzing from unexpected angles. However, his coverage responsibilities will need continued refinement, as his reactions in zone coverage occasionally come a beat slow and his man technique remains inconsistent against savvy route runners."


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