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* [[California Golden Bears football|California]] ([[2017 California Golden Bears football|2017]]–[[2019 California Golden Bears football team|2019]])<br/>Defensive backs |
* [[California Golden Bears football|California]] ([[2017 California Golden Bears football|2017]]–[[2019 California Golden Bears football team|2019]])<br/>Defensive backs |
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* [[Miami Dolphins]] ({{nfly|2020|2021}})<br/>Defensive backs |
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*[[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{nfly|2021|2023}})<br/>Defensive backs |
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*[[Las Vegas Raiders]] ({{nfly|2024}}–Present)<br/>Safeties Coach |
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* 4× First-team All-[[Western Athletic Conference|WAC]] |
* 4× First-team All-[[Western Athletic Conference|WAC]] |
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'''Gerald Alexander''' (born June 28, 1984) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[Safety (American football position)|safety]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]], and was selected by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the second round of the [[2007 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He also played for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[Carolina Panthers]], [[Miami Dolphins]], and [[New York Jets]]. He's currently the |
'''Gerald Alexander''' (born June 28, 1984) is an [[American football]] coach and former [[Safety (American football position)|safety]]. He played [[college football]] at [[Boise State Broncos football|Boise State]], and was selected by the [[Detroit Lions]] in the second round of the [[2007 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2007/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He also played for the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]], [[Carolina Panthers]], [[Miami Dolphins]], and [[New York Jets]]. He's currently the Safeties Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. |
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Alexander was a former graduate assistant with [[Arkansas State University]] and [[University of Washington]]. In July 2015, he became the defensive backs coach at [[Indiana State University]]. In December 2015, he accepted the position of defensive backs coach at [[Montana State University]], working under head coach [[Jeff Choate]]. |
Alexander was a former graduate assistant with [[Arkansas State University]] and [[University of Washington]]. In July 2015, he became the defensive backs coach at [[Indiana State University]]. In December 2015, he accepted the position of defensive backs coach at [[Montana State University]], working under head coach [[Jeff Choate]]. |
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Pittsburgh Steelers-(2021-current) |
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In his first season with Pittsburgh, Alexander assisted with a Steelers secondary that tied for first in the League in interceptions with 20 in 2022. S Minkah Fitzpatrick led the group with a career-high and League-leading six interceptions, earning Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors. |
In his first season with Pittsburgh, Alexander assisted with a Steelers secondary that tied for first in the League in interceptions with 20 in 2022. S Minkah Fitzpatrick led the group with a career-high and League-leading six interceptions, earning Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors. |
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===Las Vegas Raiders=== |
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On January 24th 2024 the Las Vegas Raiders under new head coach [[Antonio Pierce]] and General Manager [[Tom Telesco]] hired ALexander as reported by Cameron Wolfe. https://twitter.com/CameronWolfe/status/1750296174534312279?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet |
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==References== |
==References== |
Revision as of 02:45, 25 January 2024
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Position: | Safeties coach |
Personal information | |
Born: | Los Angeles, California, U.S. | June 28, 1984
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 209 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Rancho Cucamonga |
College: | Boise State |
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61 |
Career history | |
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As a coach: | |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Gerald Alexander (born June 28, 1984) is an American football coach and former safety. He played college football at Boise State, and was selected by the Detroit Lions in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft.[1] He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Carolina Panthers, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. He's currently the Safeties Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.
Alexander was a former graduate assistant with Arkansas State University and University of Washington. In July 2015, he became the defensive backs coach at Indiana State University. In December 2015, he accepted the position of defensive backs coach at Montana State University, working under head coach Jeff Choate.
Early years
Alexander attended Rancho Cucamonga High School from 1998 to 2002, where he was a track and field athlete as well.
He was one of the players who helped lead Boise State to their improbable Fiesta Bowl win over Oklahoma in the 2006 season. While at Boise State, Alexander was a four-time First-team All-WAC selection.
Professional career
Detroit Lions
Alexander 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.
Jacksonville Jaguars
On June 26, 2009, he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Dennis Northcutt. On October 19, 2010, the Jaguars released Alexander.[2]
Carolina Panthers
On November 23, the Panthers signed Alexander.[3] He became a free agent after the season.
Miami Dolphins
Alexander signed with the Miami Dolphins on August 28, 2011. Alexander was released on September 2, 2011, by the Miami Dolphins. Re-signed on October 19, 2011.
New York Jets
Alexander was signed by the New York Jets on December 13, 2011, to add depth to the safety position following a season-ending injury to starting safety Jim Leonhard.[4] He was released on March 14, 2012.[5]
Year | Team | Games | Combined Tackles | Tackles | Assisted Tackles | Sacks | Forced Fumbles | Fumble Recoveries | Fumble Return Yards | Interceptions | Interception Return Yards | Average Yards per Interception Return | Longest Interception Return | Interceptions Returned for Touchdown | Pass Defeneded | Stuffs | Stuff Yards | Kick Blocks |
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2007 | DET | 16 | 81 | 59 | 22 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 70 | 35 | 36 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | DET | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
2009 | JAX | 15 | 55 | 45 | 10 | 0.0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 22 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | JAX | 3 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | CAR | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | MIA | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | NYJ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | Total | 44 | 159 | 121 | 38 | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 93 | 23 | 36 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
Coaching career
Arkansas State
Alexander served as an undergraduate assistant on the coaching staff of Arkansas State for the 2013 season.
Washington Huskies
Alexander joined the Washington Huskies coaching staff as a graduate assistant in 2014 under head coach Chris Petersen.[9]
Indiana State
After participating in the Bill Walsh Minority Internship Program with the Tennessee Titans during the team's 2015 training camp, Alexander served as the defensive backs coach for Indiana State.[9]
Montana State
Alexander again participated in the Bill Walsh Minority Internship Program in the summer of 2016, this time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[9] Following the two-week program, Alexander coached Montana State's secondary.
California
Alexander joined University of California's coaching staff in 2017 as their defensive backs coach. He served in that role through the 2019 season.[10]
Miami Dolphins
On January 24, 2020, it was reported that Alexander was hired by the Miami Dolphins to serve as the team's defensive backs coach under head coach Brian Flores.[11] He missed the team's week 9 game against the Arizona Cardinals on November 8, 2020, in accordance with COVID-19 protocols.[12] On February 10, 2022, Alexander was fired by the Dolphins.[13] Gerald Alexander is in his second year as the team's assistant defensive backs coach. Pittsburgh Steelers-(2021-current)
In his first season with Pittsburgh, Alexander assisted with a Steelers secondary that tied for first in the League in interceptions with 20 in 2022. S Minkah Fitzpatrick led the group with a career-high and League-leading six interceptions, earning Pro Bowl and First Team All-Pro honors.
Las Vegas Raiders
On January 24th 2024 the Las Vegas Raiders under new head coach Antonio Pierce and General Manager Tom Telesco hired ALexander as reported by Cameron Wolfe. https://twitter.com/CameronWolfe/status/1750296174534312279?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
References
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
- ^ "Jaguars continue roster shuffling; Alexander released". jagsreport.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-12.
- ^ "Panthers add depth at quarterback and safety". charlotteobserver.com. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021.
- ^ Mehta, Manish (13 December 2011). "Jets sign Gerald Alexander to take Jim Leonhard's spot on roster". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 8 January 2012. Retrieved 13 December 2011.
- ^ Vrentas, Jenny (14 March 2012). "Free-agent receiver Chaz Schilens to visit Jets". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on 17 March 2012. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ "Gerald Alexander Stats". ESPN Internet Ventures. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Indiana State hires 31-year-old Gerald Alexander as new DBS coach".
- ^ "Gerald Alexander, Former NFL 2nd Round Draft Choice, Joins MSU Staff".
- ^ a b c McGill, Jim (25 January 2020). "Cal DB Coach Gerald Alexander Departs For NFL". Bear Insider. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ McGuire, Kevin (2020-01-24). "Cal loses assistant Gerald Alexander to NFL job". CollegeFootballTalk | NBC Sports. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Williams, Charean (24 January 2020). "Dolphins hire Gerald Alexander as defensive backs coach". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ Wolfe, Cameron (November 8, 2020). "Miami Dolphins without five assistant coaches due to COVID-19 protocols". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Breaking News: Dolphins Fire Defensive Backs Coach Gerald Alexander". 10 February 2022.