Zy Alexander

Zy Alexander
Alexander with the Calgary Stampeders in 2026
No. 33 – Calgary Stampeders
PositionDefensive back
Roster status
Practice roster
CFL status
American
Personal information
Born (2001-11-26) November 26, 2001 (age 24)
Loreauville, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight
187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolLoreauville
CollegeSoutheastern Louisiana (2020–2022)
LSU (2023–2024)
NFL draft2025: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

A'Zyrian "Zy" Alexander (born November 26, 2001) is an American professional football defensive back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions and the LSU Tigers.

Early life

Alexander attended Loreauville High School in Loreauville, Louisiana, where he played quarterback and wide receiver on the football team. He committed to play college football for the Southeastern Louisiana Lions.

College career

Alexander with the LSU Tigers in 2023

Southeastern Louisiana

In 2022, Alexander notched 27 tackles, four pass deflections, and a school record six interceptions. During his career at Southeastern Louisiana, he totaled 97 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and nine interceptions, earning FCS All-American honors in 2022 and first-team all-Southland Conference honors in 2021 and 2022. After the 2022 season, Alexander entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.

LSU

Alexander transferred to play for the LSU Tigers. In week 7 of the 2023 season, he recorded nine tackles and two pass deflections in a win over Auburn. In week 8, Alexander hauled in an interception before leaving due to an injury in a win over Army. During the 2023 season, he tallied 44 tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+3⁄8 in
(1.86 m)		187 lb
(85 kg)		31 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m)		4.56 s1.53 s2.68 s31.5 in
(0.80 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
All values from NFL Combine

Seattle Seahawks

Alexander signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2025. He was waived on July 21.

Buffalo Bills

On August 20, 2025, Alexander signed with the Buffalo Bills. Alexander was waived by the Bills on August 24.

Houston Gamblers

On February 1, 2026, Alexander signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United Football League (UFL). He was released on March 19.

Calgary Stampeders

On April 9, 2026, Alexander signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

References

  1. ↑ Fontenot, Nick (December 21, 2019). "Zy Alexander shows versatility, character in I-10 Bowl". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  2. ↑ Embody, Billy (December 23, 2022). "BREAKING: LSU signs Southeastern transfer Zy Alexander". On3.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  3. ↑ Nagy, Zack (December 23, 2022). "BREAKING: LSU Signs Southeastern CB Zy Alexander". LSU Tigers on SI. SI.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  4. ↑ Coppage, Mike (December 16, 2022). "Loreauville's Alexander making waves in the transfer portal". The Daily Iberian. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  5. ↑ Coppage, Mike (December 28, 2022). "Loreauville's Zy Alexander finds new home at LSU". The Daily Iberian. Archived from the original on July 15, 2024. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  6. ↑ Alexander, Wilson (October 16, 2023). "Zy Alexander met Brian Kelly's challenge in LSU-Auburn". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  7. ↑ Mickels, Sheldon (October 21, 2023). "LSU's Zy Alexander leaves Army game with leg injury". NOLA.com. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Zy Alexander 2023 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
  9. ↑ Reuter, Chad; Zierlein, Lance. "Zy Alexander Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Zy Alexander College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ Boyle, John (May 2, 2025). "Seahawks Sign 17 Undrafted Free Agents". Seahawks.com.
  12. ↑ Boyle, John (July 21, 2025). "Seahawks Sign CB Kam Alexander & NT Justin Rogers; Waive CB Zy Alexander". Seahawks.com.
  13. ↑ Glab, Maddy. "Bills sign CB Zy Alexander, RB Elijah Young and OL Rush Reimer". BuffaloBills.com. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  14. ↑ White, Alec (August 24, 2025). "Bills release seven players". BuffaloBills.com.
  15. ↑ Larsen, James. "Houston Gamblers Finalize 2026 UFL Roster With Cutdowns". PF Newsroom. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Stamps Sign Duo Of Defensive Backs". Stampeders.com. Retrieved April 10, 2026.