Rated as the #22 outside linebacker in the nation by Rivals.com...ranked as the #41 outside linebacker in the country by Scout.com...the #53 linebacker in the nation by Scout.com...all-state selection as a senior by The St. Petersburg Times...rated as the #52 prospect in the state of Florida by SuperPrep ...as a senior, had 115 total tackles, including 84 first hits and 31 assists...also had four recovered fumbles, five caused fumbles and nine quarterback sacks in 2005...for his career, had 282 solo tackles, 107 assists for 389 total tackles...added 19 sacks, 14 caused fumbles, six fumble recoveries and three interceptions... an all-state selection as a junior after registering 100 tackles and four sacks...played for Buddy Nobles...high school teammate of first-team USA Today All-American C.J. Spiller...his brother, Bennie started at cornerback for the University of Florida...chose Clemson over Auburn, Louisville, Maryland, North Carolina, N.C. State, and Tennessee.

Mickey Plyler on Alexander : “On film the best looking linebacker Clemson was after. He dominates tackles and is very physical at the point of attack. He was the #1 linebacker on Clemson’s board from December on and is the most punishing tackler they signed this year.“

Reminds Plyler of: Anthony Waters