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Oct 11, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jacquies Smith (56) and middle linebacker Kwon Alexander (58) celebrate a fumble recovery during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Raymond James Stadium. Tampa won 38-31. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Kwon Alexander, LB, Buccaneers (4th round, 124th overall) One of the heart-warming stories of the year was Kwon Alexander’s huge performance for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers the day after his brother was killed. That performance shined a spotlight on what has been a phenomenal rookie season as a whole for the former LSU Tiger.
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Alexander has put together a very good season statistically with 59 tackles, seven pass breakups, two interceptions, a sack, forced fumble, fumble recovery, and six tackles for loss. He’s provided the Buccaneers with a big time playmaker along with Lavonte David at the linebacker position and clearly has a bright future in this league.