The Green Bay Packers' rookie cornerback was back in school on Tuesday, but not for reasons you might think: He was having his jersey retired.
Alexander was a dynamo at Rocky River high school in his home state of North Carolina, showcasing superb athletic ability both as a wide receiver and as a defensive back. According to Langston Wertz Jr. of the Charlotte Observer, Alexander's junior and senior seasons saw him accumulate 1,693 receiving yards, 26 touchdowns and 84 tackles.
The pedigree formulated in his formative years helped pave the road to Louisville, where Alexander earned Second team All-ACC honors in 2016 and became an eventual first-round (No.