Gerald Alexander

Alexander tackles Adrian Peterson during the 2007 Fiesta Bowl.
No. 42     Jacksonville Jaguars
Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: June 28, 1984 (1984-06-28) (age 25)
Place of birth: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	Weight: 204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
College: Boise State
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61
Debuted in 2007 for the Detroit Lions
Career history
As player: Detroit Lions (2007-2008) Jacksonville Jaguars (2009-present)
Career highlights and awards
N/A
Stats at NFL.com

Gerald Alexander (born June 28, 1984) is an American football safety for the Jacksonville Jaguars in the National Football League. He was selected from Boise State in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 61st overall selection. He was one of the players who helped lead Boise State to their improbable Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma.

Gerald played all 16 games of his rookie season when safety Daniel Bullocks suffered a season-ending knee injury during a preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. During that 2007 season Gerald recorded 81 tackles, 59 solo and 22 assisted. He also had 2 sacks, interceptions and fumble recoveries.

On June 26th 2009. He was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, for Dennis Northcutt.

[edit] Trivia

• Cousin of NFL linebacker Rufus Alexander
• Gerald was also a very talented California high school track and field athlete as well.
• Attend Rancho Cucamonga High School from 1998-2002.

[edit] External links

• Detroit Lions Bio
• Jacksonville Jaguars Bio