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NFL updates: St. Louis area players

Adrian Clayborn is getting sacks, Ezekiel Elliott is starting to be mentioned as an MVP candidate. Pierre Desir and MyCole Pruitt have been released from 53-man rosters and signed to practice squads. And we add Washington LB Will Compton of Bonne Terre, Mo. to our list of St. Louis area NFL players.

Name NFL Team Pos. College/high school (if applicable)

MAURICE ALEXANDER Los Angeles S Utah State/Eureka HS

One-time janitor at Edward Jones Dome has replaced Rodney McLeod (now with Eagles) as starting free safety. Alexander hasn't been as productive as McLeod but has been a solid starter with 30 tackles, and 5 pass breakups.