Colts Draft CJ Allen: New MIKE Linebacker

0:00On April 28th, the Colts grab CJ Allen, a tough linebacker from Georgia in the second round of the NFL draft. They're looking to rebuild their defense by getting younger and quicker, and this guy fits as their future Mikey Linebacker, the one calling plays with, that green dot on his helmet. What stands out about Allen is his elite play recognition. He's not the flashiest athlete, but he reads routes like a book and stays locked in with his. Even coverage eyes, always sinking up with teammates. Colts fans have watched their linebacker struggle for years with scrambles, sweeps, and those sneaky tight ends, but Allen shines in those spots, delivering big hits and undercutting routes to blow up plays. Tape shows him shedding blocks on power sweeps, chasing down runners on goal line reads, and surviving chaos drills were others falter, though he needs to watch that head down tackling against slick pros. From bottom line, his instincts should translate well, giving India a rock solid starter in the middle right away, and who knows, maybe even Pro Bowl.

1:03If it all clicks.