Kevens Clercius

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.

Kevens Clercius

No. 86     Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Clercius with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024
Born:	(1999-10-07) October 7, 1999 (age 25) Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Career information
Status	Active
CFL status	National
Position(s)	Wide receiver
Height	6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight	217 lb (98 kg)
College	UConn (2019–2023)
High school	Henri-Bourassa (Montreal, QC)
CFL draft	2024, round: 2, pick: 13
Drafted by	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career history
As player
2024–present	Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career stats
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Early life

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

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

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]