
CJ Dippre is an American football tight end playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide as of March 2025. Dippre joined the team in 2023 after playing for the University of Maryland from 2021 to 2022. He was one of the 329 draft prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. CJ Dippre is from Scranton, Pennsylvania, where he attended Lakeland Junior/Senior High School. In high school, he played quarterback and tight end, recording 2,181 passing yards with 18 touchdowns, 777 rushing yards, and five receiving touchdowns. Dippre was named the Lackawanna Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Beyond football, he threw discus, securing the third place at the PIAA Class AA State Championship.
CJ Dippre started his college career at the University of Maryland in 2021, appearing in 25 games over two years. He had 33 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns. In his sophomore year, he started 12 games, with 30 receptions for 314 yards and three touchdowns. As a freshman, he appeared in all 13 games, making one start and recording three receptions for 25 yards. After transferring to Alabama, CJ Dippre played in 27 games over two seasons, recording 32 receptions for 443 yards with an average of 13.8 yards per catch (via sports-reference). His performance earned him a spot on the Mackey Award Watch List, recognizing the nation's top tight end. He was also named Alabama's Offensive (Power) Player of the Week for his contributions against Wisconsin. (via Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics)
Who are the parents of CJ Dippre?

CJ Dippre's parents are Chris and Julie Dippre.
His father, Chris, played football at the University of Connecticut and later became a competitive power lifter (via Tuscaloosa News). As per Charlotte Athletics' official website, CJ Dippre's brother, Lacota Dippre, played football for Charlotte as recently as the 2024 season. He also has a sister, Cheyenne.
FAQ on CJ Dippre
A. CJ Dippre is from Scranton, Pennsylvania, as per the NFL's official website.
A. CJ Dippre stands at 6 feet 5 inches according to the NFL official website.
a. CJ Dippre attended Lakeland Junior/Senior High School in Pennsylvania.
A. As of March 2025, CJ Dippre plays as a tight end.