D. J. Alexander

D.J. Alexander

No. 57 Kansas City Chiefs
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	September 30, 1991
Place of birth:	Palm Desert, California
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	233 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school:	Palm Desert (CA)
College:	Oregon State
NFL Draft:	2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 172
Career history
Kansas City Chiefs (2015–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 14, 2015
Total tackles: 12 Sacks: 0.0 Forced fumbles: 0 Interceptions: 0 Player stats at NFL.com

Donell J. Alexander (born September 30, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the fifth round with the 172nd pick of the 2015 NFL draft.^[1] He played college football for Oregon State.

College career

Alexander was recruited to Oregon State and grayshirted his freshman year to focus on academics. He ended up becoming a three-year starter for the Beavers. He was frequently injured as a junior and underwent a neck surgery after the season. Alexander enjoyed a bounce-back senior year, recording 70 tackles with 12 tackles for loss and four sacks in 2014^[2]

Professional career

Alexander was drafted in the fifth round with the 172nd pick of the 2015 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs despite not being invited to the NFL combine. A good showing at Oregon State pro day prompted the Chiefs to select him.^[2]

Personal

In 2012, he legally changed his last name from Welch to Alexander, in honor of his stepfather. He married his wife, Sam, on July 17, 2016.^[2]

References

1. "Chiefs take Oregon State linebacker D.J. Alexander in fifth round of NFL Draft". Kansas City Star. May 2, 2015. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
2. John, Andrew L. (May 5, 2015). "Former Palm Desert star D.J. Alexander drafted by Chiefs". The Desert Sun. Retrieved September 18, 2015.

External links

• Oregon State Beavers bio