Cornerback Jaire Alexander called in from New York to talk with media at Lambeau Field about becoming the newest Green Bay Packer.
“This caught me by surprise, honestly,” said CB Jaire Alexander, @packers first-round pick.
He says didn’t have any contact with the team before the draft. #NFLDraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
Jaire Alexander's 2017 campaign was hampered by a knee injury in the season opener. He played in six games, notching 19 tackles and a pick.
In 2016, he started all 13 games, leading the team with 5 picks and putting up 39 tackles and a forced fumble.
“I definitely use speed a lot.”
“Being faster than wide receivers is half the battle.”
“I’m a big believer in heart over hight.”@packers #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“I was pretty shocked that it rang, but at the same time I had realized they had just traded up.
“I was really excited.”
Alexander on when the @packers called him letting him know he’d been drafted. #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“I pride myself on being a versatile player.”
Alexander had several punt returns for touchdowns at Louisville. #nfldraft @packers
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“Oh I’m very excited about that. You know, he’s a legend.”
Alexander on the prospect of going up against @AaronRodgers12 in practice. @packers #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
Brian Gutekunst addressed the media after his inaugural first round of the NFL Draft as Packers general manager.
“Really excited to get Jaire Alexander onto our squad.” - @packers GM Brian Gutekunst. #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“First-round picks don’t come around very often.” - on getting the Saints’ 2019 pick as part of the trade.
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“He’s very physical, very aggressive.”
“He can play inside and outside.”
“We felt we did good.” @packers #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“I would assume we’re going to move around a little bit. We have a lot of picks.” - Gutekunst on trades later in the draft. @packers #NFLDraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“I think there’s guys who have enough grit to play through things and I think he’s one of those guys.”
“In this league, you’re not going to be healthy all the time so you’ve got to be able to play while you’re nicked.” - Gutekunst on Alexander’s injury issues.@packers #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
“I felt that we were so prepared, nothing was a surprise.”
“We’re excited to get back here tomorrow.” @packers #nfldraft
— NBC26 News (@NBC26) April 27, 2018
