When the Washington Redskins used a sixth-round pick in the offseason of 2018, to nab former Virginia Tech cornerback Adonis Alexander in the NFL’s supplemental draft, there was some modest optimism surrounding the move.
Alexander was regarded as a high-upside player who had battled off-the-field issues throughout his time in college. In Washington, he’d be united with two of his former teammates at Virginia Tech in Tim Settle and Greg Stroman, and he’s also join his former defensive backs coach, Torrian Gray.
In 2018, Alexander played in nine games for the Redskins, primarily as a special teamer.