NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: C.J. Allen, LB, Georgia

Summer is here, and it is everyones favorite time of the year, scouting time.

Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota.

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position.

It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers.

We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans.

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.Player InformationPlayer: C.J.

AllenSchool: GeorgiaHeight/Weight: 6-1/235Player Background- 4-star recruit- High School All-American- Played basketball and Track & Field in high school- All-SEC Freshman in 2023Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season- 117 total tackles- 6 tackles for a loss- 1 sack- 1 interception- 6 passes defendedNotable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season - 73.7 PFF Run Grade- 59.2 PFF Coverage Grade- 7% Missed Tackle Rate- 59 Defensive StopsPlayer Traits- Provides good pass coverage- Physical tackler- Good awareness- Diagnoses plays well- Good hand usage when engaging blockersPlayer SummaryLinebackers have seen their value drop in recent years, but the 2026 class has me cautiously optimistic.

Based on my Summer viewing, C.J.

Allen is one of those reasons why I have renewed faith.

He is a bit smaller, but it allows him to play the run and pass more agilely.

He moves really well due to his footwork and fluid hips, pairing those with his instincts.

Capping it all off, I like how physical he can be when he is closing on runners and ball carriers.

He will see a larger role in the Georgia offense in 2025, so he will have plenty of chances to grow in the coming year in many critical games and matchups.This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: C.J.

Allen, LB, Georgia.

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