C.J. Allen
Full Name: C.J. Allen
Date of Birth: February 28, 2004
Age (as of May 2025): 21
Hometown: Barnesville, Georgia
High School: Lamar County High School (Barnesville, GA)
Current School: Georgia Bulldogs football
Conference: Southeastern Conference (SEC)
Academic Major: Not publicly disclosed
Years at School: Entering 3rd year (Junior class standing in 2025)
Transfer History: None
Redshirt Status: Did not redshirt; played early in career
Eligibility Remaining: Two seasons (2025, 2026)
FootBall Information
Position(s) Played: Inside Linebacker (MIKE, WILL)
Primary Position: MIKE Linebacker
Pro Position Projection: Three-Down MIKE / Defensive Signal Caller
Jersey Number: #3
Starter or Backup: Full-time starter (2024–present)
Team Captain Status: Not publicly disclosed
Games Played / Started:
2023: 14 games (3 starts)
2024: 14 games (14 starts)
Injury History: No significant injuries reported
Suspensions/Disciplinary Issues: None reported
COACH HISTORY
Head Coach: Kirby Smart
Defensive Coordinator: Glenn Schumann
Linebackers Coach: Glenn Schumann
Physical
Measurements
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 235 lbs
Arm Length: Pending Combine
Hand Size: Pending Combine
Wingspan: Pending Combine
summary
summary
C.J. Allen is a physical, instinctive inside linebacker developed within Georgia’s pro-ready defensive system. At 6'1", 235 lbs, Allen carries a compact, muscular frame built for downhill run fits and interior contact.
After earning rotational snaps as a freshman, Allen stepped into a full-time starting role and showcased strong processing speed, disciplined gap integrity, and consistent tackling production. He wins with read-react efficiency, block deconstruction timing, and leverage rather than elite sideline-to-sideline range.
While not an explosive twitch athlete, Allen’s football IQ, SEC experience, and physical reliability project him as a high-floor NFL inside linebacker with three-down capability.