Colts Anchor Defense With Elite Linebacker CJ Allen in 2026 Draft

The Indianapolis Colts earned an A grade for their 2026 NFL Draft class, highlighted by the selection of linebacker CJ Allen. Allen is expected to serve as a cornerstone for the Indy defense after falling significantly past his PFF Big Board ranking. The Colts utilized advanced stats and PFF grades to identify Allen as a high-efficiency market acquisition, part of a seven-player haul designed to bolster the roster with elite talent that slipped through the early rounds.