D. J. Alexander
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Position: | Linebacker | ||||
Personal information | |||||
Born: | Palm Desert, California, U.S. | September 30, 1991||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 233 lb (106 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Palm Desert | ||||
College: | Oregon State | ||||
NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 172 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Donell James Alexander (born Donell James Welch; September 30, 1991) is a former American football linebacker. He was selected by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for Oregon State.
College career
Alexander was recruited to
Professional career
Kansas City Chiefs
Alexander was selected in the fifth round with the 172nd pick of the
As a rookie in 2015, Alexander played all 16 games making 16 tackles and a forced fumble.
Having little expectations at regular snaps, Alexander performed better at
Seattle Seahawks
On July 28, 2017, Alexander was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for Kevin Pierre-Louis.[5]
On September 1, 2018, Alexander was waived by the Seahawks.[6]
Philadelphia Eagles
On September 2, 2018, Alexander was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.[7]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On May 1, 2019, Alexander signed with the
Personal life
In 2012, he legally changed his last name from Welch to Alexander, in honor of his stepfather.[2]
References
- Kansas City Star. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
- ^ a b c John, Andrew L. (May 5, 2015). "Former Palm Desert star D.J. Alexander drafted by Chiefs". The Desert Sun. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
- ^ "2015 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 15, 2023.
- ^ "D.J. Alexander added to 2017 Pro Bowl". foxsports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Kansas City and Seattle agree to trade linebackers". NFL.com. July 28, 2017.
- ^ "Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. September 1, 2018.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (September 2, 2018). "Eagles Claim LB D.J. Alexander Off Waivers". PhiladelphiaEagles.com.
- ^ "Jaguars sign three linebackers to offseason roster". Jaguars.com. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Jaguars Sign Two Linebackers to Active Roster". Jaguars.com. October 22, 2019.