Alex Mollette

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Alex Mollette
No. 55 – San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Center
Personal information
Born: (1998-06-23) June 23, 1998 (age 25)
Suwanee, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school: North Gwinnett
(Suwanee, Georgia)
College: Marshall (2016–2021)
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Alex Mollette (born June 23, 1998) is an American football center for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Marshall. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and has also been a member of the Detroit Lions of the NFL and the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+18 in
(1.88 m)
300 lb
(136 kg)
33 in
(0.84 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
5.08 s1.77 s2.87 s4.68 s7.53 s30.5 in
(0.77 m)
8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)
26 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Indianapolis Colts

After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, Mollette signed with the Indianapolis Colts on August 2, 2022. [2] He was released on August 23, 2022. [3]

Houston Roughnecks

On November 16, 2022, Mollette was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. [4] He was named to the 2023 All-XFL Team.

Detroit Lions

On August 14, 2023, Mollette signed with the Detroit Lions. [5] He was released on August 27, 2023. [6]

Houston Roughnecks (second stint)

On October 23, 2023, Mollette re-signed with the Roughnecks. [7] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [8]

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 5, 2024, Molette was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL) during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [9] During Week 1 of the 2024 UFL season against the DC Defenders, Mollette caught a 40-yard touchdown pass thrown by punter Brad Wing off of a fake field goal. [10] Mollette was placed on injured reserve on April 8, 2024. [11] He was activated on May 13, 2024. [12]

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References

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  12. Editor, UFLBoard (May 14, 2024). "UFL Player Transactions, May 13, 2024". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved May 14, 2024.{{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)