Adonis Alexander
American football player (born 1996)
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Adonis K. Alexander (born November 7, 1996) is an American professional football cornerback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.
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Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Alexander with the Washington Redskins in 2019 | |||||
| BC Lions | |||||
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| Position | Cornerback | ||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||
| CFL status | American | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | November 7, 1996 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Independence (Charlotte) | ||||
| College | Virginia Tech (2015–2017) | ||||
| Supplemental draft | 2018: 6th round | ||||
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Early life and college
Alexander attended Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then attended Virginia Tech, and was ruled academically ineligible for his final year, preventing him from entering the 2018 NFL draft.[1] However, he entered in to the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
Alexander was selected by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2018 supplemental draft.[2]
Alexander was waived by Washington on August 31, 2019, but was re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[3][4] He was released on October 1.[5]
Los Angeles Rams
On November 14, 2019, Alexander was signed to the Los Angeles Rams' practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31.
Alexander was waived on September 4, 2020.[7]
San Francisco 49ers
On January 4, 2021, Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers.[8] Alexander was waived San Francisco on May 4.[9]
New Orleans Saints
On August 4, 2021, Alexander signed with the New Orleans Saints.[10] He was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve on August 18.[11] Alexander was waived New Orleans on August 21.
New Orleans Breakers
Alexander was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers.[12] He was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.[13] He was transferred to the active roster on April 30.[14]
Alexander re-signed with the Breakers on October 3, 2023.[15] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[16]
Michigan Panthers
On January 5, 2024, Alexander was selected by the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[17] He re-signed with the team on August 19, 2024.[18]
BC Lions
On November 5, 2025, Alexander signed a futures contract with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[19][20]
