1. Rufus Alexander was born on April 12,1983 and is an American former professional football linebacker.
14 Facts About Rufus Alexander
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Rufus Alexander was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Rufus Alexander was a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions.
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Rufus Alexander met the Barham family, David and Melinda, while he was in junior high.
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Rufus Alexander became a dominant player, leading his team to district titles his junior and senior year.
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Barham began to actively pursue colleges on his behalf as Rufus Alexander was listed as a top 20 high school linebacker.
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Rufus Alexander played for the Oklahoma Sooners football team from 2003 to 2006.
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In 2006, Rufus Alexander was named to the All-Big 12 Conference First-team, the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year, and an AP and AFCA All-American.
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Rufus Alexander was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft.
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Rufus Alexander was injured in the Vikings first preseason game of 2007 and suffered a torn ACL, resulting in season-ending surgery.
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Rufus Alexander was signed off the Vikings' practice squad by the Indianapolis Colts on December 2,2008.
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Rufus Alexander signed with the Detroit Lions on August 28,2009.
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Rufus Alexander was cut by the Lions on September 5,2009.
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Son Darrien Rufus Alexander was born May 17,2007, He is a cousin of NFL safety Gerald Rufus Alexander.