Kwon Alexander (born August 3, 1994) is a National Football League (NFL) linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected him in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. Alexander has previously played for the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets.
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Alexander announced his decision to forego his senior season and join the 2015 NFL Draft on his Twitter account on December 31, 2014. Alexander was one of 33 collegiate linebackers selected to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Alexander completed all of the required activities, placing second in the 40-yard dash, sixth in the bench press and short shuttle, and ninth in the three-cone drill.
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Where did Kwon Alexander go to high school?
Alexander went to Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama. Alexander, a defensive impact player, missed much of his senior season in 2011 due to a knee injury after making 144 tackles, 17 sacks, and six forced fumbles (three recoveries) as a junior in 2010.
How fast is Kwon Alexander?
The LSU alum completed all required drills and finished the 40-yard dash in 4.55 seconds. Alexander’s performance placed him second among the event’s linebackers.
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