Chad Alexander has emerged as a notable figure in the world of baseball. This article delves into his burgeoning career, highlighting key moments and achievements.
2024 (Sophomore):
A former walk-on, Chad Alexander was awarded a scholarship during practice on the Tuesday (Oct. 8) leading up to a midseason game at North Carolina (Oct. 12). He saw action in 10 games as a reserve running back. On the season, he ran 58 times for 280 yards (4.8 avg.) and a touchdown. Alexander's 280 rushing yards ranked third on the team overall and second among running backs. He also caught five passes for 22 yards and had at least three carries in each of the 10 games he played.
His season highlights include:
- Opening the year with seven carries for 41 yards in a win over No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 24).
- Running 10 times for 59 yards and catching a 2-yard pass in a win over previously undefeated Duke (Oct. 5).
- Matching a season high with 10 carries and setting a season high with 61 yards in a 41-34 win at UNC in his first game after being put on scholarship.
- His 61-yard game included his first-career touchdown, a 2-yarder that opened the scoring in the first quarter.
- Running for 19 yards and setting season highs with two receptions for 18 yards against No. 12-ranked and eventual national finalist Notre Dame (Oct. 19).
- Carrying the ball five times for 25 yards at No. 6 Georgia (Nov. 29).
- Having six carries for 7 yards in a rain-soaked Birmingham Bowl vs. Vanderbilt (Dec. 27).
2023 (Freshman):
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As a walk-on true freshman, Alexander earned playing time in nine games, primarily on special teams. He made three tackles on the season (one solo) vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 30), No. 17 Miami (Fla.) (Oct. 7) and No. 1 Georgia (Nov. 25). In the 30-16 win at Wake Forest (Sept. 23), he recovered a muffed punt.
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Chad Alexander's Key Statistics
Here's a summary of Chad Alexander's performance:
| Year | Games | Rushing Attempts | Rushing Yards | Avg. Yards/Attempt | Touchdowns | Receptions | Receiving Yards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (Sophomore) | 10 | 58 | 280 | 4.8 | 1 | 5 | 22 |
| 2023 (Freshman) | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Personal:
Chad Alexander is currently majoring in business administration.
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