More on Vikings second-round pick Alexander
April 30, 2016 at 3:19AM
Full name: Mackensie Alexander • Drafted: 54th overall
Position: Cornerback • College: Clemson • Hometown: Immokalee, Fla.
Age: 22 (Born Nov. 12, 1993) • Size: 5-10, 190 pounds
In college: Third-team All-America and first team All-ACC last season as a redshirt sophomore as the Tigers went 14-1 and made it to the national championship game, losing to Alabama. In 27 games, had 52 tackles and broke up 12 passes, but never had an interception. Redshirted as a true freshman after a groin injury, then was a freshman All-America in 2014. Ran the 40-yard dash in 4.47 seconds at his pro day. Did not participate in the NFL combine because of a hamstring injury.
In high school: Rated a five-star recruit out of Immokalee High School, where he had 10 career interceptions. Rivals.com rated him the 42nd-best prospect in the country. Was a standout in wrestling and track. Former NFL star Edgerrin James is from Immokalee.
Family: Has a twin brother, Mackenro, who played briefly at Auburn before transferring to Northeast Mississippi Community College. His parents, Jean and Marie, immigrated from Haiti and met as migrant workers in Florida.
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