Colts Draft CJ Allen: Stability for Defense

0:00On April 25, Indianapolis Colt snag linebacker CJ Allen from Georgia, with their first draft pick at number 53 overall, plugging a big hole in their defense. This move comes at the perfect time since their linebacker room was thin, beyond starter at King Davis Gather, leaving those other spots wide open for A. Rookie like Allen to step right in and compete for a starting gig. As in Scousey, Allen as a steady team captain type, all about toughness and control, especially against the run, he topped pro football focus. Ratings from linebackers in that category last year. He's got the size, strength, and smarts the handle blocks, blitz effectively, and play all three downs without major weaknesses, though he won't wow. You with explosive speed, Allen raises the floor for this cold stiffens right away, giving them their reliable presence to build around as they push for more wins this season.