Brent Alexander

American football player (born 1971)

American football player
Brent Alexander
No. 26, 27, 46
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1971-07-10) July 10, 1971 (age 52)
Gallatin, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:189 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Gallatin
College:Tennessee State
Undrafted:1994
Career history
  • Arizona Cardinals (1994–1997)
  • Carolina Panthers (1998–1999)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (2000–2003)
  • New York Giants (2004–2005)
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:882
Interceptions:28
Sacks:8

Ronald Brent Alexander (born July 10, 1971) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Arizona Cardinals, Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New York Giants. After retirement, he spent three years as the head coach at Station Camp High School in his hometown of Gallatin.[1]

Biography

Alexander was born in Gallatin, Tennessee and graduated from Gallatin High School in Gallatin.[2] He played college football at Tennessee State University.[3] He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Arizona Cardinals in 1994. He played in the NFL for twelve years.[4]

After retiring from the NFL, Alexander became a high school math teacher.

References

  1. ^ Robinson, George. "Why Brent Alexander's resignation as Station Camp football coach surprised administrators". The Tennessean. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Brent Alexander". databaseFootball.com. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  3. ^ "Brent Alexander". Pro-Football-Reference.Com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.
  4. ^ "Brent AlexanderS#26". SI.com. Retrieved November 10, 2012.

External links

  • Brent Alexander at NFL.com
  • Retirement
  • SI.com