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

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Allen's NFL Debut


CJ Allen made his pre-season NFL debut on Saturday, but he did not start. The Colts’ 2nd-round rookie came in as a reserve behind Austin Ajiake and Jaylon Carlies, and totaled 3 tackles. Allen missed time throughout training camp due to calf and hamstring injuries, and as it stands now, it does not appear that he will be a surefire starter in Week 1.

In the last few training camp practices, the Colts’ starting linebackers were veteran Akeem Davis-Gaither, who did not play on Saturday along with a few other starters, and 2024 5th-round pick Jaylon Carlies ...... Allen has rotated in mostly with the 2nd-stringers. Steichen said that it was encouraging to see Allen play because he can glean more from being on the field than taking “mental reps.”

“It’s definitely tough, but that’s part of the game, Allen said of trying to get reacclimated. “I think that that’s part of just being a pro, having to learn how to adapt to those things and not letting it be an excuse or anything like that.”




SOURCE: l James Boyd

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