Dean Valli

Dean Valli (born October 5, 1983) is a Canadian former professional football offensive lineman who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Valli attended Simon Fraser University and played for their football team, the Simon Fraser Clan. He played four full seasons with the Clan from 2002 to 2005. Dean graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Simon Fraser University in 2006. In 2005, Valli was named to the Canada West Universities Athletic Association all-star team. He also represented SFU at the 2005 East West Bowl held in Waterloo, Ontario. Valli was selected in the 1st round, 6th overall, by the Lions in the 2006 CFL draft. 2006 was his first year playing professional football.^[1]

Dean Valli

Valli at the Orange Helmet Awards Dinner, March 2009
Born:	(1983-10-05) October 5, 1983 (age 41) North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Career information
CFL status	National
Position(s)	C
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight	300 lb (140 kg)
University	Simon Fraser
CFL draft	2006, round: 1, pick: 6
Drafted by	BC Lions
Career history
As player
2006–2015	BC Lions
Career highlights and awards
2× Grey Cup champion (2006, 2011)

Valli retired on February 4, 2016, after 10 seasons with the club.^[2]