Glenn Alexander

Glenn Elliott Alexander (born June 3, 1947) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He attended Grambling State University and played with the Buffalo Bills in 1970.

Glenn Alexander
No. 45
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1947-06-03) June 3, 1947
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Augustine (LA)
College:Grambling State
NFL Draft:1970 / Round: 3 / Pick: 67
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:13
Receptions:4
Receiving Yards:51
Player stats at PFR

Alexander was a defensive back and a return specialist at Grambling State before he was drafted by the Bills in the third round of the 1970 NFL Draft.[1] After signing with the Bills in July,[2] he played in 13 games for Buffalo in 1970, with four receptions, 12 kick returns, and one punt return.[3] In August 1971, he was placed on waivers and released.[4][5] By the end of the month, Alexander was signed by the New England Patriots.[6] He was released in September 1971.[7]

References

  1. Felser, Larry (August 17, 1970). "Bills Giving Alexander Trial As Wide Receiver". The Buffalo News. p. 16. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  2. "Bills Sign Gantt and Alexander". The Buffalo News. July 29, 1971. p. 19. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  3. "Glenn Alexander statistics at Pro-Football-Reference". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  4. "Football". Star-Gazette. August 26, 1971. p. 28. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  5. "Fifth down". The Buffalo News. August 25, 1971. p. 16. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  6. The Associated Press (August 26, 1971). "Patriots Pick Up Four Players". Rutland Herald. p. 21. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  7. "Rosters Down to 44 Players". Times Leader. September 8, 1971. p. 17. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
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