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.
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | July 26, 1994 Le Mans, France |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: | McGill (2016) |
| CFL draft: | 2019 Euro / round: 1 / pick: 7 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | active |
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Early life
editPlu began playing football in his hometown for the Caïmans 72 du Mans and was selected for the French junior national team.[2]
College career
editPlu attended Le Mans University first before transferring to McGill University, where he recorded 75 receiving yards and one touchdown in six games played.[3]
Professional career
editThonon Black Panthers
editPPlu began his professional career in France with the Thonon Black Panthers, leading them to a league title and earning the championship game MVP in 2019.[2]
BC Lions
editIn 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]
Seinäjoki Crocodiles
editPlu signed with the Seinäjoki Crocodiles of the Finnish Vaahteraliiga in 2021. In seven games, he recorded 19 receptions for 296 yards and three touchdowns.[2]
Barcelona Dragons
editOn December 17, 2021, Plu signed with the Barcelona Dragons.[4]
Fehérvár Enthroners
editOn 3 December 2022, Plu signed with the Fehérvár Enthroners for the upcoming season in 2023.[5]
References
edit- ^ "McGill football trio selected in CFL's first-ever European Draft". McGill University. April 11, 2019. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ a b c d "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.
- ^ Malchow, Alex (December 8, 2021). "ELF: Barcelona Dragons add former CFL WR Benjamin Plu from France". AmericanFootballInternational.como. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ Hoffmann, Elias (December 4, 2022). "KW 48: Fünf Weitere QBs Stehen Fest!". footbowl.de (in German). Retrieved January 28, 2023.