Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé (born February 24, 1994) is a Canadian professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL).

University career

Exumé played

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Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)

Exumé was drafted in the eighth round, 70th overall, in the

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and was signed on May 15, 2019. In his professional debut, on June 15, 2019, he recorded five special teams tackles against the

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. 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

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championship team. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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. He became a

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Montreal Alouettes

On February 10, 2021, it was announced that Exumé had signed with the

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. He played in all 14 regular season games in

where he had 15 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. In

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, he played in 18 regular season games, but managed just six special teams tackles. Exumé re-signed with the Alouettes on February 20, 2023. However, he did not dress in either of the first two games of the season and was released on June 29, 2023.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)

Shortly after his release from Montreal, Exumé signed again with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on July 4, 2023. He played in 14 regular season games where he had two defensive tackles and 17 special teams tackles. He became a

upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 13, 2024, it was announced that Exumé had signed with the

Personal life

Exumé was born to parents Emmanuella and Sonny Exumé. He has three older siblings, Bouba, Moussa, and Sadiya.

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Exume, Kerfalla 1994 births Living people Canadian football defensive backs Canadian football people from Montreal Players of Canadian football from Quebec Black Canadian players of Canadian football Canadian people of Haitian descent Montreal Alouettes players Montreal Carabins football players Toronto Argonauts players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players