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Joe Vitale

Nation’s No. 50 overall player, CJ Allen, signs with Georgia

4-star linebacker CJ Allen committed to Georgia back in June, choosing UGA over Auburn and Tennessee.

On Wednesday, he signed with the Bulldogs.

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Ranking as the nation’s No. 50 overall player and No. 4 ranked linebacker, Allen plays his high school football for Lamar County Comprehensive in Barnesville, Georgia.

Allen (6-foot-1, 217 pounds) is a multi-sport athlete who participates in both basketball and track & field on top of playing both offense and defense for the Trojans.

In his junior season, Allen racked up 91 tackles and three interceptions, while rushing for 1,080 yards and 16 touchdowns at running back.

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