Colts draft LB C.J. Allen - Round 2, Pick 53

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Originally Posted by Mr. Session

The Franklin comparisons make sense to me, personally.

Without getting too detailed, Franklin ultimately was a productive player for us. He won an All-Pro award, afterall. (IDK how, but he did). If we won more, Franklin probably gets a lot more pro-bowls. I found his personality off the field exhausting, and I won't miss him, but on the field Franklin played above his talent level and I respect that.

I've watched Allen against Alabama, Florida, Texas, Georgia Tech, and part of Ole Miss. I thought he looked good against Florida but I was not impressed with much else. Being better than Franklin at coverage is not something to write home about. I do not see a sideline to sideline guy but I do see one that fundamentally attempts to play downhill. I do not see a guy that deals with blockers well, but in games like Florida I did see some downhill plays where he works through traffic well and shows vision.

what games are y'all watching? I've only watched 2025 tape. What am I missing?

It's 2025 tape. He has a few good coverage reps against Auburn and Tennessee. One vs. Auburn was incredible, Zaire would've fallen down trying to make that play.