Frédéric Plesius

Frédéric Plesius
No. 33, 39, 53, 44[1]
Born: (1988-02-10) February 10, 1988 (age 36)
Laval, Quebec, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Linebacker
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight245 lb (111 kg)
CollegeBaylor
UniversityLaval
High schoolChamplain Prep School
CFL draft2012, round: 2, pick: 10
Drafted byHamilton Tiger-Cats
Career history
As player
2013–2016Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2017Montreal Alouettes
2018Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2019Montreal Alouettes
2021Montreal Alouettes
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

Frédéric Gelin Plesius[1] (born February 10, 1988) is a Canadian former professional football linebacker who played in Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Montreal Alouettes, and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Plesius made his professional debut for the Tiger-Cats in 2013.

College career

Plesius first played for the Baylor University Bears, where he was a redshirt in 2008.[2] He then played CIS football with the Laval Rouge et Or where he was a two-time Vanier Cup champion in 2010 and 2012.[3]

Professional career

In May 2012, Plesius was invited to rookie minicamp on a tryout basis with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League.[4][5]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

After the 2011 CIS season, he was ranked as the fifth best player in the Canadian Football League’s Amateur Scouting Bureau final rankings for players eligible in the 2012 CFL Draft, and third by players in Canadian Interuniversity Sport.[6] Plesius was drafted in the second round (tenth overall) by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League in the 2012 CFL Draft. He spent the 2012 CFL season with the Laval Rouge et Or in the CIS. On June 24, 2013, following the CFL preseason games, he signed a 3-year contract with the Ti-cats.[7] In his first season with the Tiger-Cats, Plesius was utilized primarily on special teams. In 2014, Plesius took on a larger role within the team defense as he accounted for 18 tackles, one interception and two fumble recoveries.

Montreal Alouettes (first stint)

On February 12, 2017, Plesius was traded to the Montreal Alouettes for Nicholas Shortill.[8] He played in seven games with the team in 2017 and recorded seven special teams tackles. Following the season, he was released by the Alouettes on January 31, 2018.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On July 24, 2018, Plesius signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[10] He played in six regular season games, recording four defensive tackles and five special teams tackles. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.

Montreal Alouettes (second stint)

On August 6, 2019, Plesius was re-signed by the Alouettes.[11] He played in six regular season games and the team's lone post-season game where he recorded a total of five special teams tackles. His contract expired on February 11, 2020, and he was not signed by any team during the cancelled 2020 CFL season. He was re-signed by the Alouettes on October 4, 2021.[12] He played in five games and recorded three special teams tackles. He was released on May 6, 2022.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b "FREDERIC PLESIUS". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Fredric Plesius Bio - Baylor Official Athletic Site". www.baylorbears.com. Archived from the original on February 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "Rouge et or: Athlètes". Archived from the original on December 14, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2012.
  4. ^ https://montrealgazette.com/sports/football/cfl/6584505/story.html[permanent dead link‍] Invitation to Eagles Rookie Camp
  5. ^ "Ticats' Plesius invited to Eagles minicamp". sportsnet.ca. May 7, 2012. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  6. ^ "CFL Prospects: April 2012 Rankings". Canadian Football League. April 23, 2012.
  7. ^ "Signed 3-year contract with the Tiger-cats". Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved August 28, 2017.
  8. ^ Ticats send Plesius to Als in trade for Shortill
  9. ^ Alouettes release linebacker Frédéric Plesius
  10. ^ "Bombers add two to roster". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. July 24, 2018.
  11. ^ "Alouettes add Frédéric Plesius to the lineup". Montreal Alouettes. August 6, 2019.
  12. ^ "Alouettes sign National LB Frédéric Plesius". Canadian Football League. October 4, 2021.
  13. ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 7, 2022.