Jesse Alexander (born May 8, 1981) is a former Canadian football linebacker who played for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[1] He played college football for the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. In 2004, he was named a second-year CIS all-star.[2] The following year, Alexander helped the Golden Hawks win their second Vanier Cup.[3]
| Born: | May 8, 1981 Kitchener, Ontario |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 226 lb (103 kg) |
| University | Wilfrid Laurier |
| CFL draft | 2006, round: 5, pick: 37 |
| Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2007–2016 | Wilfrid Laurier (LB) |
| 2017–2018 | York (STC) |
| 2018-present | Windsor Lancers (DC) |
| As player | |
| 2006–2007 | Saskatchewan Roughriders* |
| 2007 | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2008 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
| *Preseason and/or practice squad only. | |
In 2006, Alexander became eligible for the CFL Draft. Both the Edmonton Eskimos and Toronto Argonauts expressed interest in signing Alexander.[4] He was selected in the fifth round of the 2006 CFL Draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders,[5] but the Roughriders released him in their final cuts before the regular season.[6] Despite an offer to join the Roughriders' practice squad, Alexander chose to return to Wilfrid Laurier and play out his final year of college eligibility.[7][8] He was nominated for the Presidents' Trophy, which is awarded to the best defensive player in Canada, and was also named an all-Canadian defensive player.[9][10]
Alexander was re-signed by the Roughriders in 2007, but again failed to earn a spot on the final roster.[11] After being released by the Roughriders, Alexander signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and played his only two professional games in place of the injured Raymond Fontaine before being released.[1][12][13] In April 2008, he was picked up by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for training camp, but was released in mid-June.[14][15]
In 2007, Alexander returned to Wilfrid Laurier University as a linebacker coach for the Golden Hawks. He briefly left his coaching role to join the Blue Bombers, but returned to his position after being cut.[15] May 2016, Alexander coached linebackers with the Golden Hawks.[16] As of March 2017, Alexander became the special teams coordinator at York University.
References
edit- ^ a b Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 142. ISBN 978-0983513667.
- ^ "Five Mac players named to CIS football all-star teams". Hamilton Spectator. November 25, 2004. p. SP03.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (December 5, 2005). "Champions!; Hawks prove point, show Ontario conference is force to be reckoned with; Small football school wins big". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 3, 2006). "Lords of the rings; Laurier Hawks get their reward – and one last chance to 'fly high'". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 21, 2006). "St. David grad Congi drafted 12th overall". The Record. p. C4.
- ^ Davis, Darrell (June 12, 2006). "Barrett expects vets to take responsibility". Leader-Post. p. C3.
- ^ Brown, Josh (June 15, 2006). "Rosters feature 10 players with local connections". The Record. p. C2.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (September 2, 2006). "Hawks set to soar; OUA football preview; Gee-Gees and Marauders will be in hot pursuit of defending champs". The Record. p. E1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (November 22, 2006). "Waterloo lineman Best lives up to his name". The Record. p. C1.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (November 24, 2006). "Best is best of the best; UW lineman tops in Canada". The Record. p. D1.
- ^ "Riders sign three players". Leader-Post. March 6, 2007. p. C3.
- ^ Brown, Josh (June 28, 2007). "Tabbies lean on Radlein; Veteran fullback one of 12 players with local ties to suit up this season". The Record. p. C1.
- ^ Sekeres, Matthew (July 6, 2007). "Allen at No. 3: 'I am a fierce competitor'; Bishop Starts Tomorrow; Veteran, 43, Recalls Early Days To Cope With Argos' Moves". National Post. p. S3.
- ^ Rivet, Christine (April 30, 2008). "Pinder learns CFL fate today". The Record. p. C4.
- ^ a b Rivet, Christine (June 14, 2008). "CFL camps filled with 13 local players". The Record. p. E4.
- ^ "Coaching Staff". Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks. 29 July 2015. Retrieved May 17, 2016.