TOLEDO, Ohio – University of Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander was chosen as the first pick of the third round by the New York Giants in the 2025 draft in Green Bay, WisA. on Friday.
Alexander, who was the 65th overall selection, is the 11th Rocket to be drafted under Head Coach Jason Candle since 2017, tied for the most in the Mid-American Conference in that time span.
This marks the second consecutive draft in which Toledo had a player chosen among the top 65 picks in the draft and the first time the Rockets have had first- and third-round picks in consecutive drafts.