Ballard's Draft Day Magic: Colts Land CJ Allen
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- Published
- April 25, 2026
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- Apr 25, 2026
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Colts GM Chris Ballard executed a strategic trade-down in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring an extra fourth-rounder and still landing Georgia linebacker CJ Allen at fifty-three. This move mirrors Ballards approach in 2022, where he traded down and secured valuable picks. Allen is poised to replace Zaire Franklin and brings top instincts, speed, and smarts to …
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Colts GM Chris Ballard executed a strategic trade-down in the 2026 NFL Draft, acquiring an extra fourth-rounder and still landing Georgia linebacker CJ Allen at fifty-three. This move mirrors Ballards approach in 2022, where he traded down and secured valuable picks. Allen is poised to replace Zaire Franklin and brings top instincts, speed, and smarts to the Colts defense. The bonus pick provides additional depth for day three of the draft. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.c
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