CJ Allen Rare Breed Scouting Report

Dryden Rare Breed Scouting™

C.J. Allen | Linebacker | Georgia

Height: 6’1”
Weight: 230 lbs
Class: Junior
Alignment: Off-Ball LB / MIKE / Match Coverage

Instinctive off-ball linebacker with strong diagnostic speed, downhill pursuit ability, and reliable tackling consistency. Allen combines processing ability with competitive toughness to impact both run defense and underneath coverage responsibilities.

Rare Breed Jungle Impact™

Immediate Role:
Rotational linebacker capable of contributing immediately in base and sub-package defensive structures.

Structural Effect:
Adds tackling reliability and pursuit range to the second level of the defense.

Problem Solved:
Provides a linebacker capable of diagnosing run concepts quickly while maintaining underneath coverage discipline.

Long-Term Value:
Projects as a dependable starting linebacker capable of stabilizing the middle of the defense.

Rare Breed Grade™: 8.45

Career Outcome Tier™
Quality NFL Starter
(System Elevator™)

Peak Projection™: Three-Down Defensive Contributor
Stability Projection™: Multi-Year Defensive Starter
Development Curve™: Ascending Starter

Physical Traits

Size / Frame: 8.30
Length / Range: 8.30
Lateral Fluidity: 8.25
Closing Burst: 8.30
Play Strength: 8.60

Composite Physical: 8.35

Balanced linebacker build with adequate range and burst to pursue ball carriers across the field.

Functional Traits

Processing Pace™: 8.80
Angle Discipline: 8.45
Coverage Reliability: 8.20
Block Deconstruction: 8.40
Tackling Efficiency: 8.40

Composite Functional: 8.45

Instinctive linebacker capable of reading run concepts and maintaining tackling reliability in space.

Competitive DNA

Motor Consistency: 8.80
Physical Temperament: 8.80
Finish Ability: 8.40

Composite DNA: 8.67

Competitive defender who consistently plays with urgency and physical engagement.

Value & NFL Translation

3-Down Projection: 8.40
Alignment Flexibility: 8.60

Composite Value: 8.50

Linebacker capable of contributing across multiple defensive fronts and sub-package alignments.

Overall Evaluation

C.J. Allen projects as an instinctive off-ball linebacker capable of stabilizing the second level of the defense through processing speed, tackling consistency, and competitive play style. His ability to diagnose plays quickly while maintaining pursuit angles provides dependable long-term defensive value.

System Elevator™ linebacker with quality starter potential and long-term defensive reliability.