Gerald Alexander

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Gerald Alexander

Detroit Lions — No. 42
Safety
Date of birth: June 28, 1984 (1984-06-28) (age 23)
Place of birth: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	Weight: 204 lb (93 kg)
National Football League debut
2007 for the Detroit Lions
Career history
College: Boise State
NFL Draft: 2007 / Round: 2 / Pick: 61
Teams: Detroit Lions (2007-present)
Career highlights and awards
No notable achievements
Stats at NFL.com

Gerald Alexander (born June 28, 1984) is an American football safety for the Detroit Lions in the National Football League. He was selected from Boise State in the 2nd round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 61st overall selection. He was one of the players who helped lead Boise State to their improbable fiesta bowl win over Oklahoma.

Gerald 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 fumbles recoveries.

[edit] Trivia

• Cousin of NFL linebacker Rufus Alexander
• Gerald was also a well talented California high school track and field athlete as well.

attend Rancho Cucamonga High School from 1998-2002

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