Colts Snag Linebacker CJ Allen in Draft Steal

0:00On April 25, Indianapolis Colts just snag Georgia linebacker CJ Allen with the 53rd pick in the 2026 NFL draft. They traded back from 47 with the Pittsburgh Steelers, picking up an extra fourth rounder at 135 overall, plus swapped. Their seventh round spot for a better one at 237. That move boosted their late round ammo while grabbing a top linebacker prospect. The Colt had a huge gap at the position after shipping long time captains I year Franklin to the Green Bay Packers and signing a King Davis Gether Inn. Free agency. Fans and analysts are buzzing because Allen was the 35th best player on the consensus bigboard, making this steel value at 53. He injects the youth and speed GM Chris Ballard wanted for the front seven right on target from Combine Talk. This 21 year old stands six feet in three quarters inches, weighs 230 pounds, and blazed a 4.4740 yard. Dash.

1:00At Georgia, he racked up 205 tackles, 13.5 for loss, and 4.5 sacks over 41 starts, perfect runstopper. To replace Franklin, Colts now lock in their linebacker future, pairing Allen's sideline to sideline athleticism with coverage help down the line for a revamped defense. Ready to roll.