Gerald Alexander



Gerald Alexander (born June 28, 1984) is an American football safety in the National Football League and is currently playing for the Carolina Panthers. 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. Attend Rancho Cucamonga High School from 1998-2002, where he became a very talented California high school track and field athlete as well. 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 fumble recoveries. On June 26, 2009, he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Dennis Northcutt. On October 19th, 2010, the Jaguars released Alexander. On November 23rd, the Panthers signed Alexander. Cousin of NFL linebacker Rufus Alexander