Elie Christopher Bouka (born August 15, 1992) is an American professional football defensive back who is a free agent. He played CIS football for the Calgary Dinos.
 Bouka with the Stampeders in 2022 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 15, 1992 Laval, Quebec |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| University: | Calgary |
| Position: | Defensive back |
| CFL draft: | 2016 / round: 3 / pick: 24 |
| Undrafted: | 2016 |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
| Stats at CFL.ca | |
Professional career
editArizona Cardinals
editBouka was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2016.[1][2] He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2016, after suffering a hamstring injury in the preseason.[3]
On August 1, 2017, Bouka was waived by the Cardinals with an injury settlement after suffering an ankle injury.[4]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)
editBouka was drafted by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in the third round of the 2016 CFL Draft. After his release from the Cardinals, he signed with the Roughriders on September 20, 2017. He played in four games for the Roughriders in 2017.[5]
Philadelphia Eagles
editOn January 3, 2018, Bouka signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[6] He was waived/injured by the Eagles on April 30, 2018, and was placed on injured reserve.[7]
On February 21, 2019, Bouka was waived by the Eagles.[8]
Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)
editBouka signed with the Roughriders on April 30, 2019.[9] He was placed on the Roughriders' suspended list on July 3, 2021.[10]
Calgary Stampeders
editBouka was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 10, 2022.[11]
References
edit- ^ Green, Adam (May 2, 2016). "Arizona Cardinals agree to terms with 16 undrafted free agents". ArizonaSports.com. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ Urban, Darren (June 24, 2016). "Cardinals Mine Canada For Elie Bouka". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
- ^ "Cardinals' Elie Bouka: Headed for injured reserve". CBSSports.com. August 30, 2016. Retrieved January 26, 2017.
- ^ Crabtree, Curtis (August 2, 2017). "Cardinals sign two defensive tackles, release Elie Bouka with settlement". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com.
- ^ "Elie Bouka". cfl.ca. Retrieved January 3, 2018.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (January 3, 2018). "Roster Moves: Eagles Sign Four Players To Reserve/Futures Contracts". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on April 9, 2018. Retrieved January 4, 2018.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (April 30, 2018). "CB Elie Bouka Waived/Injured By Eagles". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ Williams, Charean (February 21, 2019). "Eagles cut Elie Bouka". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
- ^ "Elie Bouka". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
- ^ "Coors Light Training Camp Opening Roster Set". Riderville.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ "EX-DINO BOUKA COMES BACK HOME". Stampeders.com. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 11, 2022.