Patrick James Alexander (born December 23, 1978) is a former American football center. He was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Syracuse.
Alexander has also played for the Denver Broncos, Atlanta Falcons, Florida Tuskers and Omaha Nighthawks.
Alexander played for four seasons at Syracuse University, where he started 23 games at left tackle in his final two years.
Alexander played for the Denver Broncos in 2005, and was subsequently waived, and his attempts to make the team was chronicled in Stefan Fatsis's book A Few Seconds of Panic.[1]
In 2006, Alexander joined the Atlanta Falcons, and made his first career start after two offensive linemen were hurt and suspended. However, the following week after the Baltimore Ravens game, Alexander lost his starting job, and was waived in 2007.[2]
In 2007, after injuries to Tom Nalen and Ben Hamilton, Alexander rejoined the Broncos.[2]
On August 17, 2009, Alexander was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.[3]
Alexander played for the Omaha Nighthawks in 2010.