Colts Draft CJ Allen: Defensive Reset

0:00On April 28th, the Indianapolis Colts kicked off the 2026 NFL draft by snagging Georgia linebacker CJ Allen to plug their top defensive, Ho. This 21-year-old beast earned first team all-American honors after the 2025 season and now steps in as their starting mic. Linebacker right away. Digging into his tape, Allen crushed it in run defense during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, topping charts in PFF metrics as a sure tackler. He held receivers to 10.6 yards per catch last year while snagging three pass breakups, showing he can hang in coverage too. Analysts are hyped on his game across the board. NFL.com calls him a tough, steady captain who raises the defenses floor without flashy plays. Proflipal focus praises his physical run-stopping skills despite some length issues while pro football network labels him rangel, explosive, and ready for all three downs. With the Colts expect Allen to anchor the middle immediately, bringing control and reliability

1:03to a unit that needed it bad. His patient pursuit and block shedding fit perfectly for everyday grinding. This draft move sets up the Colts' D for a solid reset, blending smarts and power keep an eye on how he elevates them from day one.