Running back Alexander Mattison improves his 40-yard dash time. By
You saw him run wild on the Blue, hurdling hapless defenders or steamrolling them on his way to the end zone. But there were times when Alexander Mattison heard that such dreams were impossible.
Growing up in San Bernardino, Calif., a city that often appears on those “most dangerous” lists, life was not easy. His family at times did not have a stable living situation. But now the former Boise State running back is on the verge of hearing his name announced at the NFL Draft.