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100 in 100: Danario Alexander (69 of 100)

By Drew Kerr Updated

Danario Alexander was the best wide receiver to play in the Big 12 last season. He was double covered much of the second half of the season and still managed to get 113 Receptions for 1,781 Yards. With his height (6'5"), the smaller defensive backs he faced had mounds of trouble in covering him. Alexander may not have all the same sort of hype surrounding him as a Dez Bryant or a Golden Tate, but he could end up panning out as the best receiver in this draft.

The Tigers wide receiver in 2006 played in all 13 games. He didn't pile up a ton of stats but he presented something else that teams would have to game plan for; and even more so the following year. His Junior year, the numbers dropped off a bit but he still presented a threat on the field.

The main reason Alexander's stock isn't as high as some of the others is because he did only have the one outstanding year in the four years he was with The Tigers. I feel that some team is going to be very happy with the selection though.

Below we'll look at some of Alexanders accomplishments.

 

Here are some video highlights of Alexander and his career at Missouri.

 

CAREER STATS:

Stats Overview Receiving Rushing Fumbles
YEAR REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
2006 15 251 16.7 74 1 2 12 6.0 14 0 0 0
2007 37 417 11.3 48 2 6 31 5.2 19 0 0 0
2008 26 329 12.7 39 5 2 6 3.0 3 0 0 0
2009 113 1781 15.8 84 14 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0
2009 Regular Season Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles
DATE OPP RESULT   REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
9/5 @Illinois W 37-9 10 132 13.2 31 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9/12 Bowling Green W 27-20 7 56 8.0 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9/19 Furman W 52-12 3 46 15.3 17 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
9/25 @Nevada W 31-21 9 170 18.9 74 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/8 Nebraska L 27-12 6 43 7.2 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/17 @Oklahoma State L 33-17 9 180 20.0 50 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/24 Texas L 41-7 6 74 12.3 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
10/31 @Colorado W 36-17 8 123 15.4 73 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/7 Baylor L 40-32 13 214 16.5 84 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/14 @Kansas State W 38-12 10 200 20.0 80 3 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/21 Iowa State W 34-24 11 173 15.7 63 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
11/28 @Kansas W 41-39 15 233 15.5 68 1 1 10 10.0 10 0 0 0
2009 Postseason Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles
BOWL OPP RESULT   REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST
TEXAS BOWL Navy L 35-13 6 137 22.8 58 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0

 

SUMMARY AND PROJECTION:

As mentioned above, Alexander could be this years sleeper. He has the potential to end up as a Randy Moss type of player. With his last season as the last thing scouts and others remember, it's possible that he may go higher than projected. But for practical purpose, I will keep him slotted in the most likely position he could end up being selected. Alexander is 6'5" and weighs roughly 215 LBS.

Possibilities -- Round 3: Picks 65-95, Round 4: Picks 96-127.

 

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