Alexis Bwenge (born October 19, 1981) is a Canadian former fullback. He most recently played for the Canadian Football League's BC Lions. Bwenge was drafted by the Lions (1st round, 8th overall) in the 2005 CFL Draft. Bwenge first signed with the Lions in May 2006 and he had one four-yard touchdown reception in the 2006 CFL season. From 2006 to 2008, he has played as kick coverage on special teams and as a back-up at running back. He played college football for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Alexis Bwenge
No. 37
Born: (1981-10-19) October 19, 1981 (age 43)
Saint-Apollinaire, Quebec
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)FB
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight215 lb (98 kg)
CollegeKentucky
CFL draft2005, round: 1, pick: 8
Drafted byBC Lions
Career history
As player
20062009BC Lions
Career stats
  • Playing stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Bwenge earned an undergraduate degree in political science and a master's degree in public administration at Kentucky.[1] He negotiated his own rookie contract with the Lions.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Morris, Jim (May 3, 2006). "B.C. rookie a Renaissance man". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
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