Draft Spotlight: Round Three
The Giants needed another athletic big body to help stop the run. In the 3rd Round the Giants have selected Defensive Tackle, Darius Alexander out of Toledo with the 65th pick.
Measurables
- 6′ 4″
- 305 lbs
- Age: 25
Alexander is a powerful and physical specimen who is capable of manhandling offensive lineman. At the 2024 Senior Bowl he volunteered for as many reps as he could get and boy did he impress. He is deceivingly quick, has the ability to play fast with his hands & demonstrates the ability to get up field causing disruption and mayhem for any offense. He will be a starter in this league in 2024 for Big Blue.
Alexander was named to the first-team All-MAC team as a result of his stellar play. In 2024, he posted 40 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, and 3.5 sacks. For his size, 6’4 305, he is surprisingly very mobile. His rare combo of mass and mobility makes him a top-tier hunter on screens and stretch plays. Even in rushing lanes, due to his understanding of angles and leverage points and a well-timed spin move, Alexander never allows Offensive Lineman to get into his body.
His best attribute, though, is his explosiveness. Off the snap, he is seemingly shot out of a cannon and beats guards’ with a very quick first step. This will serve him well at the NFL level.