Mackensie Alexander’s future in the NFL wasn’t looking very bright after his first two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings. But Alexander stepped up his performance in a big way last year and he has emerged as an important part of the Vikings’ defense.
Despite his lack of excitement about Minnesota wanting him to line up primarily in the slot when he first joined the team, Alexander has blossomed into one of the best inside corners in the league.
USA Today’s Doug Farrar recently released his selections for the best 11 slot defenders in the NFL and the young Vikings corner ended up at No.