Willie Alexander (American football)

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Willie Alexander
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Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1949-09-21) September 21, 1949 (age 75)
Montgomery, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:194 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school: George Washington Carver (Montgomery)
College: Alcorn State
NFL draft: 1971  / round: 6 / pick: 134
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:23
Fumble recoveries:4
Defensive TDs:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Willie Alexander (born September 21, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back for the Houston Oilers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1979. Before his professional career, Alexander played college football for the Alcorn State Braves. [1]

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References

  1. "Willie Alexander". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved April 16, 2023.