| Oregon Ducks–No. 1 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive lineman |
| Class |  Junior |
| Major | Sociology |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | November 28, 2002 Terrell, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 302 lb (137 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Keithian Deshun "Bear" Alexander (born November 28, 2002) is an American football defensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs and the USC Trojans.
Alexander attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. A four-star recruit, Alexander committed to play college football at the University of Georgia, over offers from Alabama, Florida, and Texas A&M. [1] [2] [3] [4]
During his freshman season, Alexander played in 12 games, recording nine tackles, three tackles-for-loss, and two sacks. [5] He would tally a sack in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, in a 65–7 victory over TCU. [6] [7]
On April 15, 2023, Alexander announced that he would enter the transfer portal. [8] [9]
On April 23, 2023, Alexander announced that he would transfer to the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans, under head coach Lincoln Riley. [10] In his first season at USC, he totaled 48 tackles, 6.5 tackles-for-loss, and 1.5 sacks. [11]
On September 25, 2024, Alexander's family announced that he would quit the active roster to redshirt and miss the Trojans' remaining games in the 2024 season. [12] [13] On December 9, 2024, Alexander announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the second time. [14]
On December 20, 2024, Alexander announced his decision to transfer to the University of Oregon to play for the Oregon Ducks. [15] [16]