Darius Alexander-DT-Toledo

Phoenix49ers · 2025-01-05T18:39:52-08:00

Under the radar, small school guy that is very much on the radar now and will be appearing at the Senior Bowl. Versatile, explosive pass rusher that eats up blockers and is outstanding with his hand usage. Stout against the run and a very consistent tackler, he impresses me more than some higher rated, bigger school prospects. This will be a guy to follow for sure. Probably mid to late 3rd right now, could move up considerably with a good offseason showing that he can hang with upper level competition. Comes out of the same program as Eagles star rookie CB Quinyon Mitchell. If they are going to cut ties with Hargrave, this is a potential replacement. In a time when smaller FBS programs are getting raided by P4 powers, credit Toledo HC Jason Candle & staff's culture for keeping guys like Eagles first-rounder (and @seniorbowl standout) Quinyon Mitchell and current DL Darius Alexander, who has ???????????????????????? ???????? ????????… pic.twitter.com/Mwx5VSMlOr— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) August 13, 2024 Look at this 300+ LB DT hauling ass. NFL Draft fans need to get familiar with Darius Alexander. Top-100 sleeper in a ???????????????????????? DL class.#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE™? https://t.co/wr9OAat49t— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) December 27, 2024Darius Alexander again off the EDGE this time. Good upfield burst off the snap, displaying good hand placement and extension to generate pressure, shed and complete the sack. He's one of the best with hand usage. One of the underrated DL prospects in the 2025 #NFL Draft. https://t.co/U0o3JMoAYp pic.twitter.com/6r5mvtTZtm— Colton Edwards (@coltonedwardsFB) December 17, 2024This is what you want from a 3-Tech in a short-yardage situation. Toledo's DT Darius Alexander (#9)Attacks off the LOS w/ good hand timing/placement to shock the OL, stopping their feet. He showcases his anchor against a combo, sheds, and makes the 4th down stop. pic.twitter.com/iIVnDplshn— Colton Edwards (@coltonedwardsFB) December 17, 2024Darius Alexander plays with great leverage, hand placement and power/strength. https://t.co/LEJReOHpsL pic.twitter.com/l5da0arYrV— FootballKennerDe (@KennerFootball) December 28, 2024

Jan 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM

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Darius Alexander (DL, Toledo #9) is an interesting small-school sleeper.

Play strength consistently pops up on tape, as well as some good short-area quickness for moves like this one. pic.twitter.com/FHWQu27dQX
— Tyler Brooke (@TylerDBrooke) January 16, 2025

I see a lot of Keeanu Benton in Toledo DL Darius Alexander. Powerful hands and quick club/arm-over

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— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 14, 2025

Definitely one to follow at the Senior Bowl, He's so quick and violent with his hands, he gets on guys fast and then is just tossing them by the wayside. Ideal 3T for what Saleh likes to do.

Jan 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM

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Dude is out there whooping ass wholesale at the Senior Bowl.

Toledo DT Darius Alexander has continued to impress, this time against USC OL Jonah Monheim #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/85jKiJww1w
— Kevin Knight (@FalcoholicKevin) January 30, 2025

Toledo DT Darius Alexander is whipping ass out here and his body is scary.

Leading candidate today for "Don't get in a bar fight with that guy."#TheDraftStartsInMOBILE pic.twitter.com/kqSBicBF2L
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 30, 2025

Darius Alexander - DT (Toledo)

A DT prospect the #Bills should have their eyes on. Almost 6'4" and over 300 pounds. Alexander provides some pop & power on the interior. #SeniorBowl @ToledoFB pic.twitter.com/ciqlgPceTl
— B.J. Monacelli (@bjmonacelli) January 29, 2025

Toledo Defensive lineman Darius Alexander has had an outstanding Senior Bowl.

Has quick violent hands and does a good job attacking half a man in pass rush.

Draft Stock📈📈#SeniorBowl #TheDraftStartsInMOBILE #NFLDraft #NFL #Toledo pic.twitter.com/9ByFKfszi7
— NFL Junction (@NFLjunction) January 29, 2025

Jan 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM

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Jan 30, 2025 at 6:50 PM

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God dammit, I'm sold.

Darius Alexander is a mutant. This is absolutely silly from a 300 pounder. Standing up as a wide 9 edge rusher, you should not look this fluid.pic.twitter.com/R7pWTeEikc https://t.co/3TS98pawuT
— Nick Martin (@themicknartin) January 30, 2025

Jan 30, 2025 at 7:18 PM

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He reminds me quite a lot of Chris Jones, just a big guy that's an easy mover, has a variety of pass rush moves, strong motor, can move him around the DL and he simply makes things happen. Guy should have been playing in the SEC somewhere instead of Toledo.

Tremendous hand usage here from Darius Alexander. I'm fully bought in pic.twitter.com/ECZzk3uhjO
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) January 30, 2025

[ Edited by Phoenix49ers on Jan 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM ]

Jan 30, 2025 at 7:48 PM

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Originally posted by Phoenix49ers:
He reminds me quite a lot of Chris Jones, just a big guy that's an easy mover, has a variety of pass rush moves, strong motor, can move him around the DL and he simply makes things happen. Guy should have been playing in the SEC somewhere instead of Toledo.

Tremendous hand usage here from Darius Alexander. I'm fully bought in pic.twitter.com/ECZzk3uhjO
— Joe DeLeone (@joedeleone) January 30, 2025

To my eyes he had a better week than Walter Nolen. I'm not confident that he makes it to our second; that's how good he was

Jan 31, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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Toledo DL Darius Alexander gaining a ton of Steelers buzz the last 24 hours. My full scouting report on him. Tape is legit. Powerful, explosive, and maybe the best bull rush rep you'll see all year.

Watch him steamroll this Pitt RG. #Steelers https://t.co/8P7DZiodeg pic.twitter.com/rMTCJLtvkI
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) January 31, 2025

Toledo DL Darius Alexander has been hard to handle all week… Has gotten home from several different alignments. That versatility will be huge for NFL teams. pic.twitter.com/kDj0XdvRKg
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) January 30, 2025

Jan 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM

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I want him at #75.

Feb 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM

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Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I want him at #75.

He won't be there. Take him at 43

Feb 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I want him at #75.

He won't be there. Take him at 43

I'm not sure he will be there at 43 either after the week he just had. Although I did read he wasn't as dominant in the game as he was in practice.

Feb 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM

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Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I want him at #75.

He won't be there. Take him at 43

43 is fine too. Get another big DL at #75 then that falls.

Feb 2, 2025 at 5:21 PM

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Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I want him at #75.

He won't be there. Take him at 43

I'm not sure he will be there at 43 either after the week he just had. Although I did read he wasn't as dominant in the game as he was in practice.

He'll be there at 43 in all likelihood unless he blows the combine away.

DT class loaded with talent so that alone could drop him. Could also lead to DTs dropping in general with teams thinking they can get a solid player later…then again could also see big DT runs as teams look to grab their top ones before the run gets too bad.

I was hoping we could get him on day 3 but now round 3 is a big question.

Feb 27, 2025 at 6:32 PM

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Toledo DT Darius Alexander looking good so far. pic.twitter.com/T5mpcvfSWd
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) February 27, 2025

Feb 27, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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Originally posted by genus49:

Originally posted by Sask49erFan:

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
I want him at #75.

He won't be there. Take him at 43

I'm not sure he will be there at 43 either after the week he just had. Although I did read he wasn't as dominant in the game as he was in practice.

He'll be there at 43 in all likelihood unless he blows the combine away.

DT class loaded with talent so that alone could drop him. Could also lead to DTs dropping in general with teams thinking they can get a solid player later…then again could also see big DT runs as teams look to grab their top ones before the run gets too bad.

I was hoping we could get him on day 3 but now round 3 is a big question.

I want Donovan Jackson at 43.

Then i want Alexander or Makuba at 75