College career

Alexander was a wide receiver for the University of Michigan from 1989-1993. His Junior year (1991) he broke his leg in a game against Boston College which resulted in him taking a redshirt year. After the graduation of Heisman Trophy winner Desmond Howard, he became the Wolverines top receiver. In his junior and senior seasons he led the team in receptions and receiving yards. In 1993 he had a career game against Illinois, catching seven passes from quarterback and future teammate in the NFL as well, Todd Collins for 188 yards and two touchdowns. His 90-yard touchdown reception stood as the longest completion in Michigan football history until Mario Manningham surpassed it with a 97-yard reception on November 10, 2007 at Wisconsin.

In his final college game, he returned a punt for 79 yards, the longest punt return in Outback Bowl history, as well as the only punt returned for a touchdown.

Alexander was twice named to the All-Big Ten Conference team, and was honored as an All-American in 1992.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns/Baltimore Ravens

Derrick Alexander was taken by the Cleveland Browns with the final pick in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He had an immediate impact, leading the playoff-bound Browns in receiving as a rookie.

Following the 1995 season, the Browns moved to Baltimore and became the Ravens. After playing only sporadically in 1995, Alexander recorded two consecutive 1,000 yard seasons for the Ravens. He is the Ravens all-time leader in yards-per reception (16.6). He also has the most 100-yard receiving games in Ravens history, as well as the longest pass reception.

Kansas City Chiefs

In 1998, he signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. Alexander led the team in receiving yards. In 2000, he set a team record for receiving yards in a season, with 1,391. The Chiefs quarterback that year was his former Michigan teammate, Elvis Grbac.

After playing through 2001 with a persistent abdominal injury, Alexander was released by the Chiefs.

Minnesota Vikings

Alexander signed with the Minnesota Vikings prior to the 2002 season. A knee injury ended his season prematurely, and the Vikings released him in the off-season.

Retirement

On July 22, 2003, he signed a one-day ceremonial contract with the Chiefs to retire as a Chief. He ended his career with 417 receptions for 6,971 yards and 40 touchdowns.

NFL stats

Year	Team	Games	Receptions	Yards	Yards per Reception	Longest Reception	Touchdowns	First Downs	Fumbles	Fumbles Lost
1994	CLE	14	48	828	17.3	81	2	38	2	0
1995	CLE	14	15	216	14.4	40	0	9	1	0
1996	BAL	15	62	1,099	17.7	64	9	50	0	0
1997	BAL	15	65	1,009	15.5	92	9	39	1	1
1998	KC	15	54	992	18.4	65	4	40	0	0
1999	KC	16	54	832	15.4	86	2	31	0	0
2000	KC	16	78	1,391	17.8	81	10	55	0	0
2001	KC	13	27	470	17.4	46	3	22	0	0
2002	MIN	8	14	134	9.6	18	1	7	0	0
Career		126	417	6,971	16.7	92	40	291	4	1

[ Source: Wikipedia ]