Glenn Alexander

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Glenn Alexander
No. 45
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1947-06-03) June 3, 1947 (age 76)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Augustine (LA)
College:Grambling State
NFL draft:1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:13
Receptions:4
Receiving Yards:51
Player stats at PFR

Glenn Elliott Alexander (born June 3, 1947) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League. He attended Grambling State University and played with the Buffalo Bills in 1970.

Alexander was a defensive back and a return specialist at Grambling State before he was selected by the Bills in the third round of the 1970 NFL draft.[1] After signing with the Bills in July,[2] he played in 13 games for Buffalo in 1970, with four receptions, 12 kick returns, and one punt return.[3] In August 1971, he was placed on waivers and released.[4][5] By the end of the month, Alexander was signed by the New England Patriots.[6] He was released in September 1971.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Felser, Larry (August 17, 1970). "Bills Giving Alexander Trial As Wide Receiver". The Buffalo News. p. 16. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  2. ^ "Bills Sign Gantt and Alexander". The Buffalo News. July 29, 1971. p. 19. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Glenn Alexander statistics at Pro-Football-Reference". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. ^ "Football". Star-Gazette. August 26, 1971. p. 28. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  5. ^ "Fifth down". The Buffalo News. August 25, 1971. p. 16. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. ^ The Associated Press (August 26, 1971). "Patriots Pick Up Four Players". Rutland Herald. p. 21. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. ^ "Rosters Down to 44 Players". Times Leader. September 8, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved August 4, 2023.

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