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Kevens Clercius

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Kevens Clercius
No. 86     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Born: (1999-10-07) October 7, 1999 (age 25)
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)WR
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight217 lb (98 kg)
CollegeUConn (2019–2023)
High schoolHenri-Bourassa (Montreal, QC)
CFL draft2024, round: 2, pick: 13
Drafted byWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2024–presentWinnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats

Kevens Clercius (born October 7, 1999) is a Canadian professional football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at UConn.

Early life

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Clercius was born in Montreal, Quebec, and attended École Secondaire Henri-Bourassa.[1][2] He was part of the Canada team that won the 2018 IFAF U-19 World Championship.[2]

College career

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Clercius played college football for the UConn Huskies. He was redshirted in 2019, and the 2020 UConn season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He played in 12 games in 2021, catching 20 passes for 260 yards and three touchdowns. Clercius appeared in 13 games during the 2022 season, recording 24 receptions for 288 yards and one touchdown. He played in 12 games in 2023, catching five passes for 56 yards and one touchdown.[3]

Professional career

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Clercius was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the second round, with the 13th overall pick, of the 2024 CFL Draft.[4][5][6] He officially signed with the team on May 3, 2024.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Kevens Clercius". cfl.ca. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c "Kevens Clercius". uconnhuskies.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  3. ^ "Kevens Clercius". sports-reference.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  4. ^ Friesen, Paul (July 4, 2024). "Hurdling adversity, Bombers' Clercius basks in first CFL start". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  5. ^ Billeck, Scott (May 22, 2024). "Bombers' Clercius regurgitating more than just his playbook". winnipegsun.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  6. ^ Allen, Taylor (May 9, 2024). "Bombers' top draft pick Clercius has worked for everything he has". winnipegfreepress.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Winnipeg Blue Bombers Transactions". footballdb.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
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