Gerald Alexander

Infobox NFLactive
name=Gerald Alexander

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currentteam=Detroit Lions
currentnumber=42
currentpositionplain=Safety
birthdate=birth date and age|1984|6|28
birthplace=Rancho Cucamonga, California
heightft=6
heightin=0
weight=204
debutyear=2007
debutteam=Detroit Lions
college=Boise State
draftyear=2007
draftround=2
draftpick=61
pastteams=
* Detroit Lions (2007-"present")
nfl=ALE250873

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.

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