Adonis Alexander

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Adonis Alexander
Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 19 – Michigan Panthers
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1996-11-07) November 7, 1996 (age 28)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Independence (Charlotte)
College:Virginia Tech (2015–2017)
Supplemental draft:2018: 6th round
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Adonis K. Alexander (born November 7, 1996) is an American professional

NFL supplemental draft
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Early life and college

Alexander attended

NFL supplemental draft
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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.

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]

References

  1. ^ Paylor, Terez (July 10, 2018). "The Story of Adonis: This NFL supplemental draft candidate offers loads of intrigue". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  2. ^ "Redskins Select Adonis Alexander In Sixth Round Of Supplemental Draft, Waive Sam Irwin-Hill". Redskins.com. July 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Redskins Make Roster Moves". Redskins.com. August 31, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  4. ^ "Redskins Sign Nine Players To Practice Squad". Redskins.com. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  5. ^ "Redskins Waive WR Robert Davis, Release CB Adonis Alexander From Practice Squad". Redskins.com. October 1, 2019.
  6. ^ "Rams sign second-year DB Adonis Alexander to practice squad". The Rams Wire. USA Today. November 14, 2019.
  7. ^ "Rams waive 17 players ahead of 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com. September 4, 2020.
  8. ^ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. January 4, 2021. Archived from the original on October 9, 2021. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
  9. ^ "49ers Waive Three Players". 49ers.com. May 4, 2021. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 4, 2021.
  11. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 18, 2021. Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  12. Sporting News
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  13. ^ @USFLBreakers (April 22, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ @USFLBreakers (April 30, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 30, 2022 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ @USFLBreakers (October 3, 2023). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved October 4, 2023 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  17. ^ "UFL - Team Rosters". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 8, 2024.
  18. ^ @UFL_PR (August 19, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 20, 2024 – via Twitter.