CJ Allen is Georgia’s tone-setting linebacker who stuffs the run and rarely takes a play off
In the 2025 season, CJ Allen led Georgia with 88 tackles and added 8 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles, 4 pass breakups and a fumble recovery, while earning First-Team All-American honors. His calling card is not flash; it’s control, instincts and physical consistency as a green-dot linebacker who diagnoses quickly, fits the run with patience and plays with captain-level toughness. Scouts also praise his three-down reliability, though some note his coverage upside is better in zone than man and his top-end range is only solid. He’s a smart, dependable fit for a defense that wants a steady enforcer.
