| Rufus
Alexander
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LB Rufus Alexander: Colts Make Moves
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com
May 5, 2009 |
Analysis: Practice Squad Priorities 
Here is our take on the players we think deserve another shot to develop.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 31, 2008 |
Personnel Analysis: Roster Cuts 1.0
Early analysis of who didn’t make the final cut and why
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 30, 2008 |
Notebook: Alexander Getting Another Chance
Rufus Alexander is among several young LBs looking to take advantage of a preseason opportunity.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 27, 2008 |
Scout’s Notebook: LB Rufus Alexander
Ex-Sooner is on the bubble for a backup spot in linebacking corps
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 18, 2008 |
VikingBuzz BLOG: 8/12
LB Heath Farwell among the bright spots, but Alexander could be gone for season
-by VikingUpdate.com
Aug 12, 2007 |
Rookie Numbers Add Up … Sometimes
Contract information on draft picks and a look at the rookie pool money allocated to the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jul 9, 2007 |
LB Alexander Easing His Way Into Pros
Decorated college linebacker is learning it’s a different game at the NFL level.
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 21, 2007 |
VikingBuzz BLOG: 6/21
Peterson and Taylor best one-two punch since Robert Smith-Leroy Hoard?
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 21, 2007 |
LB Rufus Alexander: Sixth-Rounder Signed
-by VikingUpdate.com
Jun 19, 2007 |
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Ht: 6-1
Wt: 227
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04/12/1983 |
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After spending his rookie season on injured reserve, Alexander is expected to compete for a roster spot among a deep group of linebackers in 2008.
How Acquired: Drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2007 draft.
Future Contract Status
2007: Was placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in the preseason opener.
College: Fifth-year senior who underwent knee surgery following his redshirt season of 2002…Three-year starter who had 293 tackles, 38 tackles for a loss, nine sacks and three interceptions in that span…Excellent production that went up each of his three years as a starter…Hits the hole with speed and makes a lot plays behind the line…Very good closing speed and gets more than his share of sacks when he blitzes…Solid in zone coverage in pass defense…Has good initial burst off the snap…Needs to work on leverage because he can get swarmed by pulling linemen…Is viewed as being considerably undersized…Tends to lead with his shoulder when tackling rather than running through ball carriers and wrapping up…Takes short steps and can get caught up in the garbage trying to chase plays to the sidelines…Ran a 4.69 40 at the Combine with 26 reps of 225 pounds, a weak 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-9 broad jump at the Combine.
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