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Alexander ready to make things happen
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Alexander happy to be a Seminole
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Vols vs. Noles for No. 27 WR
-by InsideTennessee.com Jan 25, 2008
East Recruiting Notebook
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-by Scout.com Jan 24, 2008
Alexander down to two schools?
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-by NoleDigest.com Jan 24, 2008
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A.J. Alexander
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 180 40: 4.35
Position: QB
Year: Class of 2008
High School: Altoona Area HS
(Altoona, PA)

2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list):
Pos: WR Pos Rank: #27 Pos Rating:

Scout.com Player Evaluation:
STRENGTHS
 Elusiveness with Catch
 Running Ability
 Speed
AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT
 Size
A.J. is one of the fastest players in the nation having been timed consistently in the low (4.3’s). By necessity he plays quarterback in high school, his future will be at wide receiver or cornerback. Alexander is a play-maker, he has great vision, once he gets a crease he is threat to score from anywhere on the field. He accelerates quickly and has elite type of elusiveness. He has an extra gear which most high school players don’t have.


Biography:
Outstanding speed player who puts great pressure on defenses with his ability to run. Could be one of the top players in the country as a senior.

Alexander played quarterback as a junior and finished the year with over 1000 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns. Passing, he had another 400 yards with four scores.

He benches 280 pounds, squats 410 and has a 42 inch vertical jump. Alexander also runs track (10.5-100m, 21.5-200m), but will only play football in college. "I don't even read the letters I get for track," he admitted.

Final senior (8-3) stats: 1,000+ yards rushing and 23 touchdowns; 400+ yards receiving with six more touchdowns; two kicks returns for scores; Alexander also threw for 100 yards and one touchdown.

Alexander reports a 3.2 core GPA and an 830 SAT.

Alexander: "I have great speed (claims a 4.3 forty). I'm fast and move well. Once I'm in the open field I'm gone. Also, I'm great one-on-one and can usually beat anyone. Everybody wants me for offense and a lot of schools are saying they'll use me like Reggie Bush. I've played running back most of my life and would like to play that in college.

"I still want to improve my route running and my hands catching the ball," Alexander said. "I need to get stronger."

He benches 280 pounds, squats 410 and has a 42 inch vertical jump. Alexander also runs track (10.5-100m, 21.5-200m), but will only play football in college. "I don't even read the letters I get for track," he admitted.


Scout.com Combine Results (full list):
Location: Pittsburgh
Year: 2007
Height: 5-11
Weight: 170
40-Yard Dash: 4.31
Vertical Jump: 30.0"
Broad Jump: 9-5

Schools of Interest:
SchoolInterest LevelOffer? Attended Camp?Visit DateSigned LOI?
Florida State Verbal Yes   01/26/2008
Clemson No Interest Yes   None  
North Carolina No Interest Yes   11/03/2007  
Penn State No Interest Yes   None  
Pittsburgh No Interest Yes   01/11/2008  
Tennessee No Interest Yes   10/27/2007  
West Virginia No Interest Yes   12/01/2007