CJ Allen Jr. is an inside linebacker for Georgia Southern from Jacksonville, Florida, where he attended Sandalwood High School and earned two all-conference selections. A redshirt sophomore, Allen appeared in two games during the 2024-25 season, playing 12 total snaps on special teams. In 2025-26, he saw action across 11 games on 165 plays. He recorded 16 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and one quarterback hurry. Allen majors in Psychology and made the Honor Roll in the fall.