Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé (born February 24, 1994) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| No. 34 Toronto Argonauts | |
.jpg) Exumé with the Toronto Argonauts in 2024 | |
| Born: | February 24, 1994 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 197 lb (89 kg) |
| College | Montréal |
| CFL draft | 2019, round: 8, pick: 70 |
| Drafted by | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019–2020 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2021–2023 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2023 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2024–present | Toronto Argonauts |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career stats | |
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University career
editExumé played U Sports football for the Montréal Carabins.[1]
Professional career
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)
editExumé was drafted in the eighth round, 70th overall, in the 2019 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and was signed on May 15, 2019.[2] In his professional debut, on June 15, 2019, he recorded five special teams tackles against the BC Lions.[3] He played in all 18 regular season games and finished second in the league with 25 special teams tackles made. He also played in all three of the Blue Bombers' post-season games and was part of the 107th Grey Cup championship team. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. He became a free agent in 2021.
Montreal Alouettes
editOn February 10, 2021, it was announced that Exumé had signed with the Montreal Alouettes.[4] He played in all 14 regular season games in 2021 where he had 15 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. In 2022, he played in 18 regular season games, but managed just six special teams tackles.
Exumé re-signed with the Alouettes on February 20, 2023.[5] However, he did not dress in either of the first two games of the season and was released on June 29, 2023.[6]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)
editShortly after his release from Montreal, Exumé signed again with the Blue Bombers on July 4, 2023.[7] He played in 14 regular season games where he had two defensive tackles and 17 special teams tackles. Exumé played in his second Grey Cup game, but the Blue Bombers were defeated by his former team, the Montreal Alouettes, in the 110th Grey Cup game.[1] He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[8]
Toronto Argonauts
editOn February 13, 2024, it was announced that Exumé had signed with the Toronto Argonauts.[9]
Personal life
editExumé was born to parents Emmanuella and Sonny Exumé.[3] He has three older siblings, Bouba, Moussa, and Sadiya.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "2024 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
- ^ "Bombers sign six members of 2019 draft class". Canadian Football League. May 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Rookie DB Kerfalla Exumé making a splash on special teams". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. June 21, 2019.
- ^ "Alouettes add five local players to the roster". Montreal Alouettes. February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Kerfalla Exumé signs deal with the Alouettes". Montreal Alouettes. February 20, 2023.
- ^ "Alouettes release homegrown defensive back Kerfalla Exumé". 3DownNation. June 29, 2023.
- ^ "Blue Bombers transactions – July 4". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. July 4, 2023.
- ^ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ "Argos Ink Canadians DB Exumé & FB Awachie". Toronto Argonauts. February 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Toronto Argonauts bio
Media related to Kerfalla Exumé at Wikimedia Commons
