Kermit alexander biography
Kermit Joseph Alexander is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back and return specialist in the National Football League.
Kermit Joseph Alexander (born January 4, ) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back and return specialist in the.!
Kermit Alexander
American football player (born 1941)
American football player
Kermit Joseph Alexander (born January 4, 1941) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back and return specialist in the National Football League (NFL).
He was on the board of directors for the Lott IMPACT Trophy, which is named after Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back Ronnie Lott, and is awarded annually to college football's defensive IMPACT Player of the Year.[1]
College career
Alexander played football for the UCLA Bruins.
As a member of their track and field team, he won the 1962 NCAA Track and Field Championships national title in the triple jump.[2]
Professional career
Alexander was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the eighth pick in the first round of the 1963 NFL draft.
He was also drafted by the Denver Broncos of the American Football League with the fifth overall pick, but chose to sign with San Francisco. Alexander