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Packers: Jaire Alexander has officially evolved into a shutdown corner

Green Bay Packers, Jaire Alexander (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

The third-year cornerback out of Louisville displayed signs of greatness during his first two seasons. In 2020, Alexander has finally taken the league by storm.

To Jaire Alexander, defending the pass is easy, both in theory and in practice.

It’s not complicated, really – if you take him at his word – just stay on your guy. If you’re defending an All-Pro receiver and his all-time great quarterback? Just stay on your guy. If you’re defending a speedy slot wideout and his mobile play-caller?