It was an acquisition flush with subtle promise and hope, when the Washington Redskins selected Adonis Alexander in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL supplemental draft.
Alexander, a looming 6-foot-3 figure out of Virginia Tech, would be rejoining college teammates Tim Settle and Greg Stroman, as well as college defensive backs coach Torrian Gray. It was believed to be a reunion that would help glean the best out of the young player.
Fast-forward to today: Alexander is a year into the NFL, coming off of an uneventful season.