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Colts Day 2 Draft Grades
TL;DR
The Colts made strong selections on Day 2 of the draft, picking CJ Allen at 53 and AJ Haulcy at 78. Both players are projected to be immediate starters and bring significant value to the team's defense.
Key points
- CJ Allen was selected 53rd overall by the Colts.
- AJ Haulcy was picked 78th overall and is expected to start.
- Both players received high grades from analysts.
- CJ Allen's injury history affected his draft position.
- Haulcy's versatility enhances the Colts' defensive strategy.
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Round 2, Pick 53: CJ Allen, LB, Georgia
*Jay Robins’ Big Board Ranking: 29th*
Grade: A+
CJ Allen was a late Round 1 to early Round 2 projected player heading into the draft, so the Colts getting him at 53 after a trade back is highway robbery level steal. CJ Allen bring a high IQ green-dot experience in the Kirby Smart Defense as a starter since 2023.
“He’s a machine. He erases things.” — Kirby Smart
CJ Allen gave Georgia’s defense exactly what it needed vs. Florida.#GoDawgs | #UGAvsUF | #GeorgiaFootballpic.twitter.com/PJoBF8cTSA
— DawgNation (@DawgNation) November 2, 2025 He is a physical downhill blitzer with excellent range sideline to sideline and reliable tackling. In coverage he has sound instincts in Zone coverage and has some flashes of man coverage ability against Tight Ends. He might not have the longest arms or is the biggest player, but he has some strong swipes to shed blocks and make tackles downhill. For those thinking about subscribing, all of my scouting reports come w/ film clips of each player
So, for example, you can see what I mean when I talk about how good CJ Allen is. Some of these clips show off his traits, others show how tough his coverage assignments were at UGA pic.twitter.com/MWx17zHIKT
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) Allen is also one of the younger players in the draft, so there is upside that he has not reached his ceiling yet. He just turned 21 in March, so there is no telling what he could look like by the end of his rookie contract if he continues to develop. For the Colts, CJ Allen projects as an immediate starter at MIKE LB in the middle of the field and being the general for Lou Anarumo’s defense. After having extensive experience as the green dot in Georgia’s scheme, Allen should be very prepared for the Lou Anarumo scheme reliant on coverage variety and disguises in both coverage and blitzes pre-snap. Colts might play themselves out of Arvell Reese draft pick range.
Q&A
What grade did CJ Allen receive in the Colts Day 2 draft?
CJ Allen received an A+ grade for being a high-value pick at 53 overall.
How does AJ Haulcy fit into the Colts' defense?
AJ Haulcy is projected to be the starting Strong Safety, complementing Cam Bynum and enhancing the Colts' defensive versatility.
What were the reasons for CJ Allen's draft slide?
CJ Allen's slide was attributed to a meniscus tear and surgery, which limited his pre-draft testing opportunities.
What positions did the Colts address on Day 2 of the draft?
The Colts addressed linebacker and safety positions by selecting CJ Allen and AJ Haulcy, respectively.
