| Rufus
Alexander
Scout.com Headlines: |
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
40: 4.82
| Date of Birth: |
04/12/1983 |
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| 2007 Scout.com NFL Draft Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: OLB |
Pos Rank: #6 |
Pos Rating:
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Agility |
| Athleticism |
| Change of Direction |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Size |
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| A very productive defender the past three seasons, Alexander offers potential on the weak side in a system that allows him to freely flow to the play. |
| Biography: |
Three-year starter awarded All-Conference and All-American honors
as a senior. Totals last year were 117/14/2, with three interceptions.
Junior numbers included 102/17/5, when he broke up nine passes.
Pos:
Athletic, playmaking linebacker best suited for a one-gap system.
Instinctive, displays good awareness and remains disciplined with
assignments. Quickly fills gaps up the field, gets depth on drops and
covers a lot of area in space. Immediately changes direction,
possesses a closing burst and can run with
Neg:
Can be slowed at the point by blocks or swallowed up altogether by
opponents. Has shown a propensity to take plays off in the past. |
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