A look at Clemson's cornerback Mackensie Alexander in action on the field and at the combine.
Joey Bosa records his 19th sack setting the NFL record for most sacks through first 20 games on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Gillette Stadium.
Joey Bosa records his 19th sack setting the NFL record for most sacks through first 20 games on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2017 at Gillette Stadium.
Clemson Tigers cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) during the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander talks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship in Phoenix, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Clemson will face Alabama in Monday's game. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Clemson Tigers cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) during the NCAA College Football Playoff National Championship game against the Alabama Crimson Tide on Monday, Jan. 11, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (Ric Tapia via AP)
MacKensie Alexander runs drills at Clemson's NFL football Pro Day Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
MacKensie Alexander runs drills at Clemson's NFL football Pro Day Thursday, March 10, 2016, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)
\Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander (2) celebrates a play during the first half of the Orange Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game against Oklahoma, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Clemsons Mackensie Alexander, left, jumps after blocking a pass from Syracuses Dontae Strickland, right, in third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
In order to familiarize fans with some of the top names in the 2016 NFL Draft, Chargers.com will be highlighting a different prospect each weekday leading up to the first day of the draft on April 28th.
We continue the series with a scouting report of Clemson CB Mackensie Alexander.
Name: Mackensie AlexanderSchool: ClemsonHeight: 5-10Weight: 190 poundsPosition: CBNFL Network Pro Comparison: Desmond Trufant
Mackensie Alexander lacked ideal production at Clemson.
According to scouts and pundits, it's because opposing quarterbacks were too afraid to challenge him.
After redshirting the 2013 campaign due to a groin injury, the cornerback was named a Freshman All-American in 2014 before earning third-team All-American honors and becoming a first-team All-ACC pick last season. He had only 11 passes defensed with no interceptions over two seasons with the Tigers, but that was mainly because few QBs were willing to throw his way.
What Alexander lacks in ideal size is more than made up for in pure toughness. The 5-10, 190-pound cornerback is as feisty as they come, as scouts consider him one of the top cover corners available in this year's draft. Alexander loves to mix it up with the opposition and get under their skin. A smooth athlete with quick feet who is sticky in coverage, he is at his best playing man-to-man.
While some would like to see Alexander improve his technique, they believe his skills will further refine under NFL tutelage. Overall, many believe he possesses one of the highest ceilings for a prospect this year.
Combine MetricsBench Press:11 reps
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