NFL Records
44
Games
121
Solo Tackles
2
Sacks
4
Interceptions
Gerald Alexander is a former defensive back out of Boise State, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 61st overall pick (round 2) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played 44 regular-season games from 2007 to 2011, with the Detroit Lions and Jacksonville Jaguars.
Draft Details
Gerald Alexander Career Stats
- Primary starter for 2 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | DET | 16 | 50 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | JAX | 13 | 42 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| 2010 | JAX | 3 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 36 | 105 | 38 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 3 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
210 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.51s
Bench Press
15 reps
Vertical Jump
41"
Broad Jump
124"
3-Cone Drill
7.24s
Shuttle
4.21s
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| 1 | 1 |  LV |
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| 1 | 2 |  DET |
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WR |  Georgia Tech |
| 1 | 3 |  CLE |
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OT |  Wisconsin |
| 1 | 4 |  TB |
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DE |  Clemson |
| 1 | 6 |  WAS |
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FS | LSU |
| 1 | 8 |  ATL |
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DE |  Arkansas |
| 1 | 9 |  MIA |
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| 1 | 10 |  HOU |
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DT |  Louisville |
| 4 | 1 |  LAC |
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S |  Georgia |
| 5 | 1 |  BAL |
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OT |  Maryland |
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