Adonis Alexander

Adonis Alexander
refer to caption
Alexander with the Washington Redskins in 2019
Michigan Panthers
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: November 7, 1996
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight: 205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Charlotte (NC) Independence
College: Virginia Tech
Supplemental draft: 2018 / Round: 6
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Total tackles: 4
Forced fumbles: 0
Fumble recoveries: 0
Pass deflections: 0
Interceptions: 0
Player stats at NFL.com

Adonis K. Alexander (born November 7, 1996) is an American football cornerback for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.

Early years and college career

Alexander attended Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina. He then attended Virginia Tech, and was ruled academically ineligible for his final year, preventing him from entering the 2018 NFL Draft. However, he entered in to the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.

Professional career

Washington Redskins

Alexander was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2018 supplemental draft.

Alexander was waived on August 31, 2019, but was signed to the practice squad the following day. He was released on October 1, 2019.

Los Angeles Rams

On November 14, 2019, Alexander was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31, 2019.

Alexander was waived on September 4, 2020.

San Francisco 49ers

On January 4, 2021, Alexander signed a reserve/future contract with the San Francisco 49ers. Alexander was waived on May 4, 2021.

New Orleans Saints

On August 4, 2021, Alexander signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was waived/injured and placed on injured reserve on August 18, 2021. He was waived on August 21.

New Orleans Breakers

Alexander was selected in the 8th round of the 2022 USFL draft by the New Orleans Breakers. He was transferred to the inactive roster on April 22, 2022. He was transferred to the active roster on April 30.

Alexander re-signed with the Breakers on October 3, 2023. The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

Michigan Panthers

On January 5, 2024, Alexander was selected by the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.