| Projected Ranking | ||
| Overall | Position | Proj. Rnd. |
| 28 | 4 | 1-2 |
| Combine Results | |||||||
| 40 Yd | 20 Yd | 10 Yd | 225 Bench | Vertical jump | Broad | Shuttle | 3-Cone Drill |
| - | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
| Workout Results | |||||||
| 40 Yd | 20 Yd | 10 Yd | 225 Bench | Vertical jump | Broad | Shuttle | 3-Cone Drill |
| 4.49 | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - |
In 2015 as a redshirt sophomore, Alexander projected as a first-round talent in August and cemented that status with a first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference season that included zero touchdowns allowed in man coverage. Rarely challenged, he had 571 snaps as a sophomore and just five passes defensed.
His light feet, fluid hips and aggressive nature has kept opposing quarterbacks from challenging him much in 2015. Only a redshirt sophomore, but turned 22 during the 2015 season.
Alexander offers the athleticism and toughness needed for the position, but he also pays close attention to technique - his own and that of opposing wide receivers to better anticipate route combinations to shadow in coverage.
WEAKNESSES: He doesn't have the preferred height but offers excellent man-to-man cover skills. Playing mostly bail technique in college, Alexander will face a learning curve with different cover mechanics, especially in zone looks. He didn't record an interception in his career, but offenses were also hesitant to test his side of the field.
IN OUR VIEW: His athletic, compact frame gives him a build closer to that of a running back than most corners, but Alexander passes the eye test. He doesn't have the preferred height but offers excellent man-to-man cover skills and is described by coaches and teammates as a film junkie.
COMPARISON TO: Josh Norman, Carolina Panthers -- Alexander is a smaller version and doesn't have the same length as Norman, but they draw similarities due to their anticipation, confidence and brash attitude to get inside the head of receivers.
--Dane Brugler/Rob Rang (1/13/16)
