IND CJ Allen
NFL player. Position: LB (Linebacker). Team: IND.
Quick Facts
- Position: LB (Linebacker)
- Team: IND (Indianapolis Colts)
- College: Georgia
- 2026 Draft: Second round
2026 Outlook
Second-round linebacker from Georgia selected by the Colts to address critical inside linebacker depth following the departure of Zaire Franklin to the Packers. Fills Franklin void as a physical run defender with strong tackling ability. Set to serve as the Colts' new MIKE linebacker in 2026, with the WILL linebacker role next to him (filled by Akeen Davis-Gaither or Bryce Boettcher) remaining open during minicamp and training camp competition (per 11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices).
Role / Depth Chart
MIKE linebacker for the Colts. Expected to be early-down anchor with run-defense focus, replacing Franklin's production in the middle of the defense.
Injury Status
Healthy heading into 2026.
Recent News
- 2026-06-09 — 11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices (11 position battles to watch during Colts' minicamp practices)