Georgia LB C.J. Allen.

Joe has remarked before how he really, really likes how the Bucs signed Alex Anzalone and A’Shawn Robinson because this defense — which quit on Bucs coach Todd Bowles last year, let’s call it like we saw it — badly needed juice and energy added to what was such a soft unit last year.

And if the Bucs deem Georgia inside linebacker C.J. Allen worthy next month in the draft, that would be adding another dude with ‘tude to the defense, as Jordan Edwards of Sports Information Solutions points out.

Allen projects to be a starting-level middle linebacker and can play in both an odd or even-front defense. While he is a better run defender, he can be a three-down contributor at the next level due to his instincts and intelligence on the field. He can be a stout run defender and a reliable coverage player, while also adding value as a blitzer too. His leadership and competitive nature can be a contagious element to add to a defense at the next level.

Allen is rated by Sports Information Solutions as the No. 21 overall prospect and a “low-risk” pick. So that’s right around the Bucs’ wheelhouse since they pick at No. 15.

Joe would not be against picking Allen at all. The Bucs, in Joe’s mind, need to more inside linebackers, whether Lavonte David returns or not. SirVocea Dennis should not be allowed to start another game for the Bucs unless the Bucs have a terrible rash of injuries on defense.

Not sure how you can go wrong with a Kirby Smart defender.