Rufus Alexander

Last Updated: January 28th, 2007
Managed By: Adam Bendiksen

School	Oklahoma
Height	6 ' 0.7 "
Weight	228 lbs.
Speed	4.79 ( Combine )

Graduation Year	2007
Birth Date	4/12/1983
Jersey #	42
Current Position	LB
Projected Position	LB
CDS Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round	2
Member Projected 2007 NFL Draft Round	2

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Stats

Season Year	GP	GS	Solo	Asst	TT	TFL	Sacks	FF	FR	INTs	PD	QBH
'03-'04	1	---	2	---	---	---	---	1	---	---	---	---
'04-'05	12	10	49	25	74	7	2	3	3	1	4	---
'05-'06	12	12	56	46	102	17	5	2	1	1	9	---
'06-'07	14	14	75	42	117	14	2	4	2	3	3	---

Overview

Rufus Alexander is a productive, athletic linebacker out of Christian Life HS (Baton Rouge, LA). After leading his team to two district titles and being named as an all-state selection, he was considered one of the top 20 outside linebackers in the country by most prep scouts.

He received scholarship offers from Texas, LSU, and Ole Miss, but he chose to sign with Oklahoma. After the start of his career was slowed by a redshirt year and a knee surgery, he earned the starting job in the 2004 season, and he produced immediately. The past three seasons his production has stayed at a consistently high level, and he has been a impact player and leader for the Oklahoma defense.

Strengths

He is a rangy linebacker who can cover ground from sideline to sideline. He has the speed and agility to play man coverage on possession receivers and faster tight ends. He reads the play well and navigates well in traffic to locate the ball. He is an excellent tackler who hits with force and wraps up. His open field tackling is also excellent.

Weaknesses

He lacks ideal size for the position. He doesn't have a physical style to his game. He doesn't display either the technique or the will to shed blocks. He isn't as good a pass rusher as his timed speeds would suggest.

Projection

He has enough production and athleticism to overcome his lack of ideal size, making him a mid-second round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.

Member Ratings

User: champ101_2405
Date/Time: 04/17/2007 - 2:05PM EDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

this is my cousin i jus wanna know how he is predicted to go the third round when he was the big ten player of the year come on im hopin second round.

User: bcdrama
Date/Time: 03/29/2007 - 7:49PM EDT
Predicted Round: Round 2

Reminds me of mike Peterson I can see the Eagles getting him in round 2.

User: rdoyle
Date/Time: 03/14/2007 - 6:33PM EDT
Predicted Round: Round 4

He was a playmaker throughout college, but he lacks the size and speed to be a difference-maker in the pros. He can be a nice complimentary player, but I bet that he never makes a Pro Bowl appearance.

User: daywalker09de
Date/Time: 02/28/2007 - 9:35AM EST
Predicted Round: Round 2

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User: BIGC40
Date/Time: 02/11/2007 - 4:27PM EST
Predicted Round: Round 3

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User: gsus8091
Date/Time: 01/29/2007 - 9:34PM EST
Predicted Round: Round 2

He has the ability to be an Odell Thurman type player. I would love for the St.Louis Rams to pick him up with a mid-round 2nd pick.

User: liampegg
Date/Time: 01/13/2007 - 11:45PM EST
Predicted Round: Round 1

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