Dominique Alexander facts for kids
Alexander with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | April 20, 1995 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Tulsa (OK) Washington | ||||
| College: | Oklahoma | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||
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Dominique E'Shay Alexander (born April 20, 1995) is a former American football player. He was a linebacker, which is a defensive position. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners. Later, he joined the Cleveland Browns in 2016.
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Growing Up and High School Football
Dominique Alexander grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to Booker T. Washington High School. There, he played football for the Hornets team. He was a talented player. Experts saw him as a "three-star recruit." This meant he was one of the top young players. He decided to play college football at the University of Oklahoma.
College Football Career
Dominique started playing for Oklahoma in 2013. He was a "true freshman," meaning it was his first year. He played in all 13 games that season. He even started eight of them. He was named the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year. This was a big honor. He made 80 tackles and had one sack.
As a sophomore, he started every game. He led his team with 108 tackles. He also had 2.5 sacks. In his junior year, he again started all 13 games. He led the team in tackles again with 103. He also had a sack and an interception. After this season, he decided to enter the 2016 NFL draft.
Playing in the NFL
Before the NFL draft, experts thought Dominique might be picked in the fifth or sixth round. He was seen as one of the top inside linebackers. He went to the NFL Scouting Combine. This is where players show their skills. He did some tests like the broad jump and bench press. He couldn't run because of an injury.
Later, he did running drills at Oklahoma's Pro Day. Scouts liked his running and tackling skills. They also liked his speed. However, some worried about his size and strength.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand size | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
232 lb (105 kg) |
32⁄1 | 9 in (0.23 m) |
4.76 s | 1.61 s | 2.76 s | 4.57 s | 7.84 s | 28+1⁄2 in (0.72 m) |
8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) |
17 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine and Oklahoma's Pro Day | ||||||||||||
Dominique was not chosen in the 2016 NFL draft. But he still got a chance! The Cleveland Browns signed him on May 5, 2016. He joined the team as a backup linebacker. He played in 14 games, mostly on special teams. He made seven tackles during his time with the Browns.
In October 2017, he was placed on injured reserve. This means he couldn't play due to an injury. The Browns later waived him in May 2018.
Personal Life
Dominique Alexander was raised by his parents, Derrick Alexander Sr. and Nicole Holman-Alexander. His father also played college football at Oklahoma State. His brother, Derrick Alexander Jr., plays defensive lineman at the University of Tulsa. Dominique also has a son.
