Mackensie
Alexander.
Mackensie
Alexander.
Clemson· 5'10"· 190 lb· 4.43s 40
Cover-2 base defense with a strong emphasis on zone principles and a need for technically sound defensive backs who can read routes effectively.
Year 1 could contribute as a nickel corner or in a rotational boundary role, with a ceiling as a long-term starter at either slot or outside CB.
A man-heavy scheme that frequently leaves corners isolated on an island without safety help.
Alexander's intelligence and strong zone coverage skills make him a good fit for a scheme prioritizing route recognition and disciplined play over pure size.
Selected #54 overall in Round 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft by Minnesota Vikings out of Clemson.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Clemson | 13 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | Clemson | 14 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Career | — | 27 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Mackensie Alexander played six seasons in the NFL, primarily as a nickel cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals. He was a solid contributor in the slot.