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United States Dejon Allen has established himself as a distinguished offensive lineman in professional football, transitioning his collegiate achievements into a decorated career marked by championships and individual accolades.
Dejon Allen was acquired by the BC Lions in a trade with the Toronto Argonauts on January 6, 2025, in exchange for National linebacker Ryder Varga and a second-round pick in the 2026 CFL Draft. He joined to improve the offensive line for the BC Lions, bringing his experience as a two-time All-CFL selection and two-time Grey Cup champion. His salary with the BC Lions was reported to be $210,000 annually.
Dejon Allen signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
Dejon Allen had a brief training camp stint with the Green Bay Packers in 2019.
Dejon Allen spent time in the XFL with the St. Louis BattleHawks in 2020.
Dejon Allen was traded to the New York Guardians in 2020, also within the XFL.
Dejon Allen was born on May 5, 1994, in Compton, California. He developed his athletic skills early, leading to a collegiate football career at the University of Hawaii. During his time at Hawaii from 2014 to 2017, Allen consistently demonstrated high performance, culminating in an All-Mountain West first-team selection in his senior year. He started 11 of 12 games at left tackle and achieved an offensive grade of 92.8 percent, without allowing a single sack in pass protection situations. His contributions were instrumental in the team’s best rushing average in 22 years, earning him the Coach June Jones Offensive MVP award for two consecutive years. He started 49 out of 50 games played during his four-year collegiate career, initially playing guard before switching to left tackle in 2015.
Allen’s professional journey began with stints in the NFL, signing with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in May 2018. He later joined the Green Bay Packers in August 2019. In 2020, he played in the XFL for both the St. Louis BattleHawks and the New York Guardians. A significant turning point in his career occurred when he signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on December 28, 2020. With the Argonauts, Allen played in 63 regular season games over four seasons, demonstrating his versatility by playing at both left and right tackle. During his tenure, he was a key component of two Grey Cup championship teams in 2022 and 2024.
His exceptional performance in the 2023 season, where he allowed only 11 quarterback pressures on 499 pass block situations, earned him the CFL’s Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award. He was also named to the All-CFL team twice (2023, 2024) and was a three-time CFL East All-Star (2022, 2023, 2024). On January 6, 2025, Allen was traded to the BC Lions, where he continues his career as an offensive lineman. His consistent performance and leadership on the offensive line have made him a respected figure in professional football.
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