Dejon Brissett facts for kids
| No. 18 Toronto Argonauts | |
Brissett with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024
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| Born: | July 9, 1996 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
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| High school | Loyola Catholic Secondary School (Mississauga, Ontario) Lake Forest Academy (Lake Forest, Illinois) Hazel McCallion Senior Public School (Mississauga, Ontario) |
| CFL Draft | 2020 / Round: 1 / Pick: 2 |
| Drafted by | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career history | |
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| 2021–present | Toronto Argonauts |
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Dejon Brissett, born on July 9, 1996, is a Canadian professional football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Dejon has won the Grey Cup championship twice with the Argonauts, in 2022 and 2024. Before playing professionally, he played college football for the Richmond Spiders and the Virginia Cavaliers.
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Early Life and Sports
Dejon Brissett grew up in Mississauga, Ontario. When he was younger, he mostly played basketball. Later, he started focusing on football.
He moved to Lake Forest Academy in Illinois for his second year of high school. There, he played basketball, football, and even ran track. He was very good at the triple jump. In football, he played as a wide receiver, on defense, and on special teams. He was named the best offensive player in his high school football league.
College Football Career
Brissett started his college football journey at Richmond.
- In 2017, he had a great year. He caught 63 passes for 896 yards and scored seven touchdowns. He was named to the First Team All-Colonial Athletic Association.
- In 2018, his season was cut short due to an ankle injury.
- Overall at Richmond, he caught 86 passes for 1,282 yards and nine touchdowns. He also returned kicks for 941 yards and one touchdown.
After Richmond, he transferred to Virginia for his final year. He played in 12 games for the Cavaliers.
Professional Football with the Argonauts
Dejon Brissett was picked second overall in the 2020 CFL Draft by the Toronto Argonauts.
- He officially joined the Argonauts in May 2021.
- He played his first professional game on August 7, 2021.
- On October 6, 2021, he scored his first touchdown. It was from returning a blocked punt 23 yards.
- In 2021, he played in all 14 regular season games. He had nine catches and also helped on defense and special teams.
Grey Cup Championships
Brissett has been a key part of the Argonauts' success, winning two Grey Cups.
- In 2022, he played in 15 regular season games. He helped the team win the 109th Grey Cup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
- In 2023, he played in all 18 regular season games. He had his best year yet with 38 catches for 594 yards and five touchdowns.
- In 2024, he missed some games due to a knee injury. However, he returned to play in the 111th Grey Cup.
- In the 111th Grey Cup, he caught three passes for 45 yards and scored a touchdown. He also recovered an important onside kick. The Argonauts won the championship again against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. For his great play in this game, he was named the Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian.
Family Life
Dejon Brissett's parents are McKeitha McFarlane and Bernard Brissett. He has Jamaican heritage. Dejon's younger brother is Oshae Brissett. Oshae is also a professional athlete who plays basketball. He played college basketball at Syracuse and won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics.
