How Acquired: Signed with the Patriots as a rookie free agent April 29, 2004. Waived then resigned to the practice squad September 6, 2004. Was elevated to the active roster in December 2004.

Pro Career:
(2004-present) New England Patriots:
Mostly a special teams player, Alexander made his first career start in the 2006 AFC Championship game against the Colts, leading the team with 10 tackles.

Alexander played special teams in 2004 and 2005. He appeared in 18 regular season games over his career in New England from 2004-06.

College: LSU
Started 14 of 39 games during his college career, recording 77 tackles (56 solos) with five sacks, 10 stops for losses, nine quarterback pressures, two fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five pass break-ups … Played special teams before moving to outside linebacker ... appeared in the Sugar Bowl on special teams as a Sophomore. Majored in engineering major at LSU.

Personal:
Born Eric Alexander, the son of Deanna and Tracy Porter on February 8, 1982 in Tyler, Texas ... High School: Stephen. F. Austin High (Port Arthur, Tex.) ... Multi-position player, played safety, running back and some quarterback ... Lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track

Drafted: 2004 Undrafted Free agent (Patriots)
Salary: $520,000
Signed Through: 2008

Stats and Player Info: FoxSports.com player page