WATCH: Jaire Alexander snatches interception on Sunday Night Football
Green Bay Packers fourth year corner Jaire Alexander continues to show that he’s one of the best corners in the National Football League.
He snatched an interception earlier Sunday night on a deep pass from 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
Check it out below.
Look at how much ground he makes up in this highlight. Just insane!
There’s another view of the clip that has a wider view to show you how much ground he makes up on this.
He’s on the far right side of the picture and then he makes his way all the way back to the center of the field. Talk about gifted.
Alexander’s stats in the 2021 playoffs last year were incredible and he showed the world why he’s one of the top-rated cover corners in the National Football League.
Check out his stats in the graphic from PFF.
Alexander’s coverage resume against the elite receivers in the National Football League in 2021 was absolutely incredible.
Check out below how the league’s best have fared against the Pro Bowler.
After looking at those stats, it should come as no surprise that Alexander graded out as PFF’s top defensive back in the National Football League in 2020.
Earlier in the season, Alexander’s old teammate Jamal Williams talked about how fired up he was to face him and the rest of the Packers.
Jaire Alexander Athletic Profile
Louisville
While at Louisville, Alexander developed himself into one of the premiere cover corners in college football. He earned second team All-ACC honors in 2016. He also snatched five interceptions during his junior season at Louisville, showing the kind of elite ball-hawking skills that are still with him today. A dynamic punt returner as well for the ‘Cards, Alexander returned a punt 69-yards for a touchdown against Florida State in 2016.
Rocky River High School
Alexander was rated as a three-star prospect coming out of Rocky River (Charlotte, North Carolina). He displayed a soft set of hands back then as well, hauling in 68 catches for 1,123 yards and 18 receiving touchdowns his senior year. The North Carolina native also played wide receiver in high school.