Alexandre Dupuis (born March 23, 1990) is a Canadian former professional

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fullback who played in the

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(CFL) for the

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, and

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College career

Dupuis played

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for the

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from 2010 to 2013.

Professional career

Toronto Argonauts

Dupuis was drafted by the

with the 36th pick in the 2014 CFL Draft. He played in 50 regular season games over three years for the Argonauts where he had 20 catches for 213 yards and nine special teams tackles. He became a

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upon the expiry of his rookie contract on February 14, 2017.

Edmonton Eskimos

On February 15, 2017, Dupuis signed with the

. He played in 25 games over two seasons with the team where he had four receptions for 42 yards and five special teams tackles. He was released on June 3, 2019, and did not play during the 2019 season. He was also unsigned in 2020 as the

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was cancelled. Dupuis was re-signed by Edmonton to a one-year contract on February 4, 2021, but was later released on June 28, 2021.

Montreal Alouettes

On June 30, 2021, it was announced that Dupuis had signed with the

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. However, he did not play in a game for the Alouettes (was on the injured list for game 1) and was released on August 16, 2021.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On August 18, 2021, it was announced that Dupuis had signed with the

. In his tenth game with the Roughriders, he scored his first professional touchdown on a four-yard pass from

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on November 13, 2021, against his former team, the

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References

External links

Saskatchewan Roughriders bioYouTube channel
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dupuis, Alexandre Living people 1990 births Canadian football fullbacks Edmonton Elks players Montreal Alouettes players Montreal Carabins football players Players of Canadian football from Quebec Saskatchewan Roughriders players Canadian football people from Montreal Toronto Argonauts players