Dan Alexander

For the fullback / linebacker of the same name see Dan Alexander (Arena football)

**Dan Alexander**
Career information
Date of birth:	June 17, 1955 (1955-06-17) (age 56)
Place of birth:	Houston, Texas
Position(s):	Tackle, Guard
College:	Louisiana State^[1]
NFL Draft:	1977 / Round: 8
Organizations
As player:
1977-1989	New York Jets
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Robert Daniel Alexander (born June 17, 1955 in Houston, Texas) was a tackle and guard who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets.^[2] Dan was draft from Louisiana State University in the 8th round of the 1977 NFL draft.

From this rather humble draft position, Dan Alexander managed to earn a spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team in both 1976 and 1977. He was popular with teammates, and displayed a humorous side both on and off the field.

Dan Alexander was in 2009 the offensive line coach at the University of Southern Mississippi.

References

^ Boyles, Bob & Paul Guido. 50 Years of College Football: A Modern History of America's Most Colorful Sport. Skyhorse, 2007. 962.
^ Total Football II: The Official Encyclopedia of the National Football League. New York: HarperCollins, 1999. 553.

Persondata
Name	Alexander, Dan
Alternative names
Short description	American football player
Date of birth	June 17, 1955
Place of birth	Houston, Texas
Date of death
Place of death