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Maurice Alexander
No. 1 – Detroit Lions
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997 (age 27)
Florida City, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:174 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Booker T. Washington
(Miami, Florida)
College:FIU (2015–2019)
Undrafted:2020
Career history
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Maurice Alexander Jr. (born January 10, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected with the eighth pick in the 17th round (No. 139 overall) of the 2022 USFL draft.[1] He played college football at the Florida International University. After college, he went unsigned as an undrafted free agent in the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

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As a junior, Alexander threw for 2,111 yards and 26 touchdowns on his way to earning Second-team All-Miami Dade County selection, as well as being named 2014 Team MVP for Booker T. Washington Tornadoes.[2][3]

As a senior, he guided the Tornadoes to a perfect 15–0 season, throwing for 3,060 yards and 32 touchdowns, rushing for 466 yards seven touchdowns. This culminated with a state championship, and 34–28 victory in the 2015 Burger King State Champions Bowl Series against Bingham Miners, with Alexander rushing for the winning touchdown.[4][2] He was named 2015 Dade County Player of the Year, First-team All-Date County, Class 4A First-team All-State and Booker T. Washington Offensive MVP.[2]

College career

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Alexander was recruited to Florida International as a dual threat player.[5] After redshirting the 2015 season, Alexander went on to appear in eight games (starting four) as a redshirt freshman. He was primarily a backup to quarterback Alex McGough with his gametime coming in relief of McGough. He finished the 2016 season with 613 passing yards and two touchdowns, 109 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.[2]

In the 2017 season Alexander played in eight games for the Panthers. He filled in, in the 2017 Gasparilla Bowl when McGough went down with a fractured collarbone. FIU went on to lose the game 28–3 with Alexander completing 16-of-33 passes for 162 yards being intercepted twice.[6]

At the beginning of his redshirt junior year, Alexander made the switch from quarterback to wide receiver.[7] He featured in 13 games (starting nine) finishing first on the team in receptions (40), second in receiving touchdowns (5) and third in receiving yards (474). Against UMass, Alexander became the first FIU Panther in school history to score a receiving and punt return touchdown in the same game. He ended the season being named First-team All-Conference USA as a punt returner.[2][8]

Alexander's 2019 season ended prematurely after 9 games, suffering a season ending injury against Old Dominion. He once again had a game to remember against UMass, racking up 140 yards in punt returns including a 90-yard touchdown return, the longest of the season in the FBS. His best performance came at Middle Tennessee catching five passes for 87 yards, scoring his only receiving touchdown of the year.[2]

College statistics

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Season Team GP Passing Receiving Rushing Kick returns Punt returns
Cmp Att Pct Yards TD Int Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD
2015 FIU Redshirted the 2015 season
2016 FIU 8 51 87 58.6 613 2 6 0 0 0 0 55 109 2.0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2017 FIU 8 18 39 46.2 174 0 2 0 0 0 0 22 7 0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2018 FIU 13 2 2 100.0 40 0 0 40 474 11.9 5 17 115 6.8 2 1 16 16.0 0 15 219 14.6 1
2019 FIU 9 1 2 50.0 22 0 0 25 298 11.9 1 9 42 4.7 0 1 18 18.0 0 10 187 18.7 1
Career[2] 38 72 130 55.4 849 2 8 65 772 11.9 6 103 273 2.7 3 2 34 17.0 0 25 406 16.2 2

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight
5 ft 10+1⁄4 in
(1.78 m) 		180 lb
(82 kg)
Values from Pro Day[9]

Philadelphia Stars

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On February 23, 2022, Alexander was selected by Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL) on Day 2 of the 2022 USFL draft. Wide receivers became eligible for selection between rounds 13–17 and again in the supplemental draft. Alexander was the penultimate wide receiver selected in the draft proper, picked in round 17, 139th overall.[10][11]

Alexander was named in the Week 2 All-USFL Team. He finished the game against Pittsburgh Maulers with 186 all-purpose yards, 87 receiving yards from 8 receptions and 2 receiving touchdowns.[12][13] Despite this, he has been used predominantly as a return specialist, leading the team in both kick and punt return yards.

Detroit Lions

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Alexander signed with the Detroit Lions on August 3, 2022.[14] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[15][16] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8, 2022.[17] He was waived two days later.[18] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[19] He was promoted back to the active roster on October 22.[20] He was waived on October 24, 2022.[21] He was re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[22] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.

On August 29, 2023, Alexander was waived by the Lions and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 30, 2024.[25]

On August 27, 2024, Alexander was waived by the Lions.[26] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 13.

Professional statistics

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Regular season
USFL statistics[27]
Year Team Games Receiving Kick return Punt return
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2022 PHI 10 6 20 234 11.7 32 2 25 787 31.5 66 0 13 164 12.6 30 0
Career 10 6 20 234 11.7 32 2 25 787 31.5 66 0 13 164 12.6 30 0
Postseason
USFL statistics[27]
Year Team Games Receiving Kick return Punt return
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD
2022 PHI 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 3 77 25.7 37 0 1 87 87.0 87 1
Career

Personal life

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Alexander is the son of Maurice Alexander Sr. and Kevia Morrison. He has one sibling, Maurkevia.[2]

Alexander has three cousins who played American football to a collegiate level. Shaun and Nate Terry played at West Virginia while James Terry played at Kansas State.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ Selected as a kickoff returner

References

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  1. ^ "USFL DRAFT 2022: EVERY PICK OF EVERY ROUND FOR EVERY TEAM". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Maurice Alexander". fiusports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Welcome to Wildcat Nation". btwfootball.org. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Halley, Jim (December 28, 2014). "Booker T. Washington stays perfect with OT thriller in Burger King State Champions Bowl Series". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  5. ^ "Maurice Alexander". 247sports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  6. ^ Goodall, Fred (December 22, 2017). "Nutile leads Temple over FIU 28-3 in Gasparilla Bowl". AP News. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Henry, Eric C. (March 30, 2020). "FIU Football: How These NFL Hopefuls Are Preparing Without a Pro Day". Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  8. ^ "FB: 2018 All-Conference Teams". www.conferenceusa.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "2020 NFL Draft Scout Maurice Alexander College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ^ "USFL DRAFT 2022: EVERY PICK OF EVERY ROUND FOR EVERY TEAM". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  11. ^ "USFL DRAFT DETAILS: TIME, DRAFT ORDER, SELECTION PROCESS". www.foxsports.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  12. ^ "USFL NEWSWeek 2 All-USFL Team". www.udflnewshub. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "APRIL 23: PITTSBURGH MAULERS @ PHILADELPHIA STARS RECAP". www.theusfl.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  14. ^ Risdon, Jeff (August 3, 2022). "Lions sign WR Maurice Alexander from the USFL". USAToday.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 30, 2022. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved September 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 31, 2022.
  17. ^ @Lions (October 8, 2022). "#Lions announce roster moves: Signed WR Maurice Alexander and CB AJ Parker to the Active Roster from the Practice Squad Elevated DB Saivion Smith and K Michael Badgley to the Active/Inactive List from the Practice Squad Placed WR Quintez Cephus on the Reserve/Injured List" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  18. ^ @Lions (October 10, 2022). "#Lions waive WR Maurice Alexander" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  19. ^ @Lions (October 12, 2022). "#Lions have signed WR Maurice Alexander to the Practice Squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Reisman, Jeremy (October 22, 2022). "Detroit Lions activate Jerry Jacobs, Josh Paschal from PUP, make 3 practice squad moves". Pride of Detroit. SB Nation. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  21. ^ @Lions (October 24, 2022). "#Lions have waived WR Maurice Alexander" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  22. ^ @Lions (October 26, 2022). "#Lions have re-signed WR Maurice Alexander to the Practice Squad" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  23. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 29, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  24. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  25. ^ Schlitt, Erik (January 30, 2024). "Update: Detroit Lions sign 12 players to futures contracts". Pride Of Detroit. SB Nation. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  26. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2024.
  27. ^ a b "Philadelphia Stars Team Stats". foxsports.com. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
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