Kevin Alexander (linebacker)
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Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, U.S.
.JPG) Alexander with the Denver Broncos in 2010 | |||||||||
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| Position | Linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | July 1, 1987 Lake Butler, Union County, Florida, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Union County (FL) | ||||||||
| College | Clemson | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2010: undrafted | ||||||||
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Kevin Alexander (born July 1, 1987) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2010. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Alexander attended Union County High School in Lake Butler, Florida. He made 282 tackles, 19 sacks and three interceptions in his high school football career, with 115 tackles and nine sacks as a senior.[1]
He committed to Clemson University, and had scholarship offers from the University of Louisville, the University of Maryland, Auburn University, and the University of Tennessee.[1]
College career
Alexander was moved from linebacker to Clemson's bandit end position in the 2007 preseason.[2] He was later moved back to outside linebacker.
Professional career
Alexander was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 NFL draft on April 26, 2010.[3] He was waived during final cuts on September 5, 2010,[4] but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 6.[5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 16.[6] He made his NFL debut on October 17 against the New York Jets in week 6.[7] Alexander played in eight games in 2010 before he was waived on December 20 to make room for cornerback Chevis Jackson.[8]