AJ Allen

He exemplifies what it means to excel on and off the football field. From earning academic honours to becoming a leader in professional football and now contributing as a legal assistant, his journey is a testament to hard work, discipline, and adaptability.

Meet AJ Allen:

• Academic Excellence: AJ graduated with honours, earning degrees in Criminal Justice, public Policy, and Political Science.

• Athletic Accomplishments: A two-time Conference All-Star, a First-Team All-Canadian, and a Conference Defensive Player of the Year. He also served as the Guelph Gryphons football team captain in 2021, showcasing his leadership on and off the field.

• Dual Career Focus: While continuing to play professionally for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, AJ now works as a Legal Assistant during the offseason. He applies his communication, time management, and accountability skills to a new and challenging field.

  As AJ Allen once said, “I’m passionate about changing lives every day in any shape or form.”
  
  His ability to balance his athletic career with academic and professional pursuits highlights the power of transferable skills. From the lessons he’s learned on the field—like discipline and leadership—to his passion for making a difference in people’s lives, AJ shows that success isn’t confined to one path.
  
  AJ Allen’s story reminds us that the skills we develop in one chapter of life can lead to success in the next.