2016 NFL Draft
Alexander was drafted by the Raiders in the seventh round, 234th overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft.[13] Many analysts were surprised by his drastic fall in the draft, as the majority of them had him projected as a second or third round selection. They said the steep fall in his draft stock likely came from not testing well at the combine and being seen as a prospect who better shows his talents in games. Scouts and teams also had concerns about his weight and conditioning.[14]
Oakland Raiders
On May 9, 2016, the Oakland Raiders signed him to a four-year, $2.41 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $76,846.[15]
He started his rookie season as the backup right guard to veteran Gabe Jackson. Alexander made his regular season debut during the second game of the season in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons. On October 2, 2016, he made his first career start during a 28-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens after starting right tackle Austin Howard was unable to play due to an ankle injury. Howard's backup. Menelik Watson, was unable to play after he suffered an hamstring injury and the Raider's third backup right tackle option, Matt McCants, was down with a knee injury. Although the Baltimore Ravens targeted Alexander throughout the game and he was called for three holding penalties and a false start, he managed to play well on hold his own throughout the game.[16] He also started at right tackle the following game, helping the Raider's win 34-31 over the San Diego Chargers.[17]
On December 4, 2016, Alexander started the game against the Buffalo Bills at tight end. He was used as an extra blocker on the opening drive and helped the Raider's defeat the Bills 38-24. The next game, he had his first official career start at right guard against the Kansas City Chiefs after starting right guard Kelechi Osemele was unable to play due to an illness that was later verified to be kidney stones.[18] After having trouble with the Chief's defense during the first three snaps, head coach Jack Del Rio replaced him with veteran Jon Feliciano. They later rotated at right guard throughout the 13-21 loss to Kansas City.[19]
On May 1, 2018, Alexander was suspended the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.[20] He was waived by the Raiders on July 31, 2018, after failing to report to training camp.[21]
Pittsburgh Maulers
Alexander was drafted by the Pittsburgh Maulers in the 22nd round of the 2022 USFL Draft.[22] He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 6 with an arthritis flare-up.[23][24] He was moved back to the active roster on May 14.[25] He was transferred to the inactive roster again on May 20,[26] but moved back to the active roster the next day.[27]
looks like Patton is from the Pittsburgh Maulers too,
just made First Team USFL at Left Tackle. He has bounced around a few practice squads. He'd probably be a starter for the Steelers right now had he not gotten tangled up in some BS legal trouble (he's innocent).
JJ was a Defensive Tackle at Notre Dame that transitioned to O-Line in his first NFL Training camp a few years ago. 6'6' ... 320lbs ... crazy athletic. Actually spent some time on the Giants practice squad a few years ago.
Alexander was drafted by the Raiders in the seventh round, 234th overall, in the 2016 NFL Draft.[13] Many analysts were surprised by his drastic fall in the draft, as the majority of them had him projected as a second or third round selection. They said the steep fall in his draft stock likely came from not testing well at the combine and being seen as a prospect who better shows his talents in games. Scouts and teams also had concerns about his weight and conditioning.[14]
Oakland Raiders
On May 9, 2016, the Oakland Raiders signed him to a four-year, $2.41 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $76,846.[15]
He started his rookie season as the backup right guard to veteran Gabe Jackson. Alexander made his regular season debut during the second game of the season in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons. On October 2, 2016, he made his first career start during a 28-27 victory over the Baltimore Ravens after starting right tackle Austin Howard was unable to play due to an ankle injury. Howard's backup. Menelik Watson, was unable to play after he suffered an hamstring injury and the Raider's third backup right tackle option, Matt McCants, was down with a knee injury. Although the Baltimore Ravens targeted Alexander throughout the game and he was called for three holding penalties and a false start, he managed to play well on hold his own throughout the game.[16] He also started at right tackle the following game, helping the Raider's win 34-31 over the San Diego Chargers.[17]
On December 4, 2016, Alexander started the game against the Buffalo Bills at tight end. He was used as an extra blocker on the opening drive and helped the Raider's defeat the Bills 38-24. The next game, he had his first official career start at right guard against the Kansas City Chiefs after starting right guard Kelechi Osemele was unable to play due to an illness that was later verified to be kidney stones.[18] After having trouble with the Chief's defense during the first three snaps, head coach Jack Del Rio replaced him with veteran Jon Feliciano. They later rotated at right guard throughout the 13-21 loss to Kansas City.[19]
On May 1, 2018, Alexander was suspended the first four games of the regular season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances.[20] He was waived by the Raiders on July 31, 2018, after failing to report to training camp.[21]
Pittsburgh Maulers
Alexander was drafted by the Pittsburgh Maulers in the 22nd round of the 2022 USFL Draft.[22] He was transferred to the team's inactive roster on May 6 with an arthritis flare-up.[23][24] He was moved back to the active roster on May 14.[25] He was transferred to the inactive roster again on May 20,[26] but moved back to the active roster the next day.[27]
Brayden Patton - ( New Window )
Brandon Shell
Daryl Williams
Marcus Cannon
Tyrell Crosby
doubt any of those guys are asking for much more than vet minimum
just made First Team USFL at Left Tackle. He has bounced around a few practice squads. He'd probably be a starter for the Steelers right now had he not gotten tangled up in some BS legal trouble (he's innocent).
JJ was a Defensive Tackle at Notre Dame that transitioned to O-Line in his first NFL Training camp a few years ago. 6'6' ... 320lbs ... crazy athletic. Actually spent some time on the Giants practice squad a few years ago.