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'''Benjamin Plu''' (born July 26, 1994) is a [[wide receiver]] for the [[ |
'''Benjamin Plu''' (born July 26, 1994) is a [[wide receiver]] for the [[Fehérvár Enthroners]] in the [[European League of Football]]. He was born in [[Le Mans]], [[France]] and was drafted as in the first round of the [[2019 CFL European Draft]] by the [[BC Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 11, 2019 |title=McGill football trio selected in CFL's first-ever European Draft |url=https://mcgillathletics.ca/news/2019/4/11/mcgill-football-trio-select-in-cfls-first-ever-european-draft.aspx |access-date=February 26, 2022 |website=McGill University}}</ref> He played [[College football]] for the [[McGill Redbirds football|McGill Redbirds football program]]. |
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==Early life== |
==Early life== |
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Revision as of 01:59, 3 March 2023
| Fehérvár Enthroners | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 26, 1994 Le Mans, France |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | McGill University |
| CFL Draft: | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 7 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | active |
Benjamin Plu (born July 26, 1994) is a wide receiver for the Fehérvár Enthroners in the European League of Football. He was born in Le Mans, France and was drafted as in the first round of the 2019 CFL European Draft by the BC Lions.[1] He played College football for the McGill Redbirds football program.
Early life
Plu began playing football in his hometown for the Caïmans 72 du Mans and was selected for the French junior national team.[2]
College career
Plu attended Le Mans University first before transferring to McGill University, where he recorded for 75 receiving yards and one touchdown in six games played.[3]
Professional career
BC Lions
In the 2019 CFL European Draft the BC Lions selected him in the only round with the 7th overall pick. He spent the entire 2019 season on the active roster, but didn't play in the 2020 CFL season due to the cancelled season. His contract was extended for the 2021 season but he was subsequently released in the preseason.[2]
Barcelona Dragons
On December 17, 2021, Plu signed with the Barcelona Dragons.[4]
Fehérvár Enthroners
The Fehérvár Enthroners announced on 3 December 2022 the signing of Plu for the upcoming season in 2023.[5]
References
- ^ "McGill football trio selected in CFL's first-ever European Draft". McGill University. April 11, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "The CFL and back: Former BC Lions WR Benjamin Plu from France continues his football journey in Finland". AmericanFootballInternational.como. August 18, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "McGill University Athletics & Recreation Stats". McGillAthletics.ca (in Italian). Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "ELF: Barcelona Dragons add former CFL WR Benjamin Plu from France". AmericanFootballInternational.como. December 8, 2021. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Hoffmann, Elias (December 4, 2022). "KW 48: Fünf Weitere QBs Stehen Fest!". footbowl.de (in German). Retrieved January 28, 2023.