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Marc-Antoine Dequoy

Marc-Antoine Dequoy is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marc-Antoine Dequoy is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins and retired from professional football in February 2026.

Early life and education

Dequoy was born on September 15, 1994, in Île-Bizard, Quebec, Canada. Before his university career, he attended schools in the greater Montreal area, including André-Laurendeau and Montmorency, according to player records.

University football

He played four seasons for the Montreal Carabins in U Sports football. During that period, he earned multiple all-star selections and helped the team reach the 2019 Vanier Cup game.

Professional career

The Montreal Alouettes drafted Dequoy 14th overall in the 2020 CFL Draft. He played defensive back for the club for five seasons, became a two-time All-CFL player (2023 and 2024), and contributed to the team’s 110th Grey Cup title in 2023. Over his CFL career, he played 73 regular-season games and recorded interceptions, sacks, forced fumbles, and touchdowns.

Retirement

Dequoy announced his retirement from professional football on February 2, 2026. CFL reporting stated that he retired while set to become a free agent later that month.

Key facts

  • Marc-Antoine Dequoy is a Canadian former professional football defensive back.
  • He was selected by the Montreal Alouettes in the 2020 CFL Draft and played five seasons with the team.
  • He played four seasons of U Sports football with the Montreal Carabins.
  • He helped Montreal win the 110th Grey Cup in 2023.
  • He was named an All-CFL player in 2023 and 2024.
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Canadian context

He is a Quebec-born Canadian football player who represented a Montreal university team and a Montreal CFL club, making him relevant to Canadian football and Quebec sports readers.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marc-Antoine Dequoy?
He is a Canadian former professional football defensive back best known for playing with the Montreal Alouettes in the CFL.
When was Marc-Antoine Dequoy born?
He was born on September 15, 1994.
Which teams did he play for?
He played U Sports football for the Montreal Carabins and professional football for the Montreal Alouettes.
What was his CFL draft position?
He was chosen by Montreal in the second round, 14th overall, in the 2020 CFL Draft.
Did he win a Grey Cup?
Yes. He helped the Montreal Alouettes win the 2023 Grey Cup.
When did he retire?
He retired from professional football on February 2, 2026.

References

  1. Canadian Football League — https://www.cfl.ca/2026/02/02/marc-antoine-dequoy-announces-retirement-from-football/
    Supports: Retirement date, CFL career totals, draft position, Grey Cup win, and U Sports background.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc-Antoine_Dequoy
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, position, and summary career facts.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc-Antoine_Dequoy
    Supports: Birthplace, height, weight, and position.
  4. Canadian Football League — https://www.cfl.ca/players/marc-antoine-dequoy/165739/
    Supports: Player profile details including birth date, birthplace, position, and statistical record.