Overview
- The defensive tackle announced his decision on social media, calling the move part of his personal growth and writing, "This isn't just football — this is healing."
- Alexander posted 45 tackles with six for loss this season and earned second-team All-Big Ten recognition from the Associated Press, coaches and media.
- He is the first draft-eligible Oregon player to announce a return for next season, with team projections now at 89 scholarship players including 10 interior defensive linemen.
- ESPN's draft evaluators place him just outside the top group of draft-eligible defensive tackle prospects, extending his NFL timeline by a year.
- Oregon holds the No. 5 College Football Playoff seed and will host No. 12 James Madison in a first-round game on Dec. 20.