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CJ Allen

LB

A 2nd-round pick (53rd overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Georgia, CJ Allen has built an NFL career since. Now with IND, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

6'0", 230#

College

Georgia

Draft

Rd 2, 53rd overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
35.6

19th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.77
Availability×0.1-0.69

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026IND35.63

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, CJ Allen has played in 3 regular-season games, all with IND.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 2KC—40.1
Week 5PIT—40.6
Week 6TEN—40.1

CJ Allen — common questions

What position does CJ Allen play?
CJ Allen is listed as an LB.
Which teams has CJ Allen played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), CJ Allen has played for IND (2026).
Where did CJ Allen go to college?
CJ Allen played college football at Georgia.
When was CJ Allen drafted?
CJ Allen was selected in round 2, 53rd overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has CJ Allen scored?
CJ Allen has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is CJ Allen's ScoutIndex Rating?
CJ Allen rated 35.6 for 2026, the 19th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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