American football player (born 2002)
Keithian Deshun "Bear" Alexander (born November 28, 2002) is an American football defensive lineman for the Oregon Ducks . He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs and the USC Trojans .
High school career
Alexander attended IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida . A four-star recruit, Alexander committed to play college football at the University of Georgia , over offers from Alabama , Florida , and Texas A&M .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
College career
Georgia
During his freshman season, Alexander played in 12 games, recording nine tackles, three tackles-for-loss, and two sacks.[ 5] 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game , in a 65–7 victory over TCU .[ 6] [ 7]
On April 15, 2023, Alexander announced that he would enter the transfer portal .[ 8] [ 9]
USC
On April 23, 2023, Alexander announced that he would transfer to the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans , under head coach Lincoln Riley .[ 10] [ 11]
On September 25, 2024, Alexander's family announced that he would quit the active roster to redshirt, and will miss the Trojan's remaining games in the 2024 season.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
Oregon
On December 20, 2024, Alexander announced his decision to transfer to the University of Oregon to play for the Oregon Ducks .[ 15] [ 16]
References
^ Kasabian, Paul (October 21, 2021). "4-Star DL Prospect Bear Alexander Commits to Georgia over Alabama, Texas" . Bleacher Report . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ VanHaaren, Tom (October 21, 2021). "Alexander, No. 61 in ESPN 300, Georgia bound" . ESPN.com . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ Johnson, Jeremy (February 3, 2021). "UGA football lands elite '22 defensive tackle from Texas" . Online Athens . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ "Denton Ryan's Bear Alexander — the No. 4 overall recruit in The Dallas Morning News' Top 50 — commits to Georgia" . Dallas News . February 3, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2023 .^ Adams, Kipp (February 3, 2022). "Georgia football: Bear Alexander preparing for expanded role in 2023" . Dawgs247 . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ Weiszer, Marc (January 9, 2023). "Bulldog bludgeoning: UGA football first CFP back-to-back national champions with rout of TCU" . Online Athens . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ Cao, Rob (January 10, 2023). "Georgia Football Goes Back To Back in 65-7 National Championship Game Rout of TCU" . Celeb Secrets . Retrieved January 27, 2023 . ^ VanHaaren, Tom (April 15, 2023). "Georgia DT Alexander to enter transfer portal" . ESPN.com . Retrieved April 16, 2023 . ^ Towers, Chip (April 15, 2023). "Breaking: Georgia defensive tackle Bear Alexander enters transfer portal" . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . ISSN 1539-7459 . Retrieved April 16, 2023 . ^ Morrissette, Connor (April 23, 2023). "Bear Alexander picks USC, Trojans land former Georgia defensive lineman" . MSN.com . Retrieved April 23, 2023 . ^ Kartje, Ryan (April 10, 2024). "Lincoln Riley wins Bear Alexander recruiting battle, convincing him to stay at USC" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 26, 2024 . ^ Thamel, Pete (September 26, 2024). "Trojans' Alexander to sit out rest of '24, redshirt" . ESPN.com . Retrieved September 26, 2024 . ^ Kartje, Ryan (September 26, 2024). "USC tackle Bear Alexander is redshirting after dispute over playing time" . Los Angeles Times . Retrieved September 26, 2024 . ^ Roach, Mike (December 9, 2024). "Transfer DL Bear Alexander eyeing multiple visits" . 247Sports . Retrieved December 9, 2024 . ^ Clarke, Ryan (December 21, 2024). "USC defensive lineman Bear Alexander transfers to Oregon Ducks" . oregonlive . Retrieved December 21, 2024 . ^ Murray, Owen. "Defensive lineman Bear Alexander announces transfer to Oregon" . Daily Emerald . Retrieved December 21, 2024 .
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