C.J. Allen is an elite off-ball linebacker whose game is built on processing speed, tackling efficiency, and disciplined physicality. A multi-year starter at Georgia, Allen plays with poise and control, consistently sorting through run fits, securing leverage, and finishing tackles at a high rate. At 6’1”, 235 pounds, he fits the modern linebacker mold with the versatility to function as a three-down defender—effective in zone coverage, timely as a blitzer, and reliable working downhill against the run. While he doesn’t consistently win with sudden short-area looseness or generate high-volume splash plays, his football IQ, technique, and competitiveness raise the floor of a defense. Allen projects best as a MIKE linebacker in a 4-2-5 or 3-3-5 structure, where his ability to trigger, communicate, and play through contact can be maximized, giving him a clear path to becoming a Day 1 starter with long-term stability at the NFL level.