C. J. Coldon

C. J. Coldon Jr. (born September 3, 1998) is an American professional football defensive back for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Wyoming and Oklahoma.

Early life C. J. Coldon Jr. was born on September 3, 1998, in Belleville, Illinois. He played high school football at Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville. He recorded high school career totals of 84 solo tackles, 42 assisted tackles, and four interceptions on defense while also catching 126 passes for 2,277 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense. He only played in three games in 2018 after suffering nerve damage to his left shoulder, recording six solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and one pass breakup.

Coldon Jr. transferred to play for the Oklahoma Sooners of the University of Oklahoma in 2022. He appeared in 12 games, starting four, during the 2022 season, totaling 26 solo tackles, 17 assisted tackles, four interceptions, and six pass breakups.

At Oklahoma's pro day, Coldon Jr. recorded a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, a 4.24-second short shuttle, a 37.5-inch vertical jump, and a 10'5" broad jump. He was waived on August 28, and signed to the practice squad on August 30.

Coldon Jr. was signed to the practice roster of the CFL's Ottawa Redblacks on September 3, 2024. Coldon Jr. was moved back to the practice roster on October 12.

On April 16, 2026, Coldon Jr. signed with the BC Lions.