Elie Bouka

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Elie Bouka
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Bouka with the Stampeders in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1992-08-15) August 15, 1992 (age 31)
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
CFL status:National
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  CFL.ca

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.

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Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Bouka 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)

Bouka 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

On 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)

Bouka signed with the Roughriders on April 30, 2019. [9] He was placed on the Roughriders' suspended list on July 3, 2021. [10]

Calgary Stampeders

Bouka was signed by the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL on February 10, 2022. [11]

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