Georgia Made, Georgia Strong
A Georgia native, CJ Allen quickly became a cornerstone of the Bulldogs’ defense. His sophomore season marked a turning point: starting 12 games and finishing second on the team in defense with 76 tackles.
By his junior year, the star linebacker was anchoring one of the nation’s top defenses, and he led the team in tackles with 88.
Off the field, Allen kept the same focus on his community. The social entrepreneurship major served on both the SEC Football Leadership Council and the SEC Student-Athlete Leadership Council. He hosted youth football camps and participated in holiday outreach events in his hometown of Barnesville, Georgia. In the future, he plans to launch an after-school program to support local students.