Darius Alexander - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Records 3.5 sacks in rookie season Alexander totaled 20 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, and a defensed pass over 16 games (two starts) during the 2025 campaign.

Impact After being drafted by New York in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, Alexander was a healthy scratch Week 1. However, he played in every contest the rest of the way and maintained a fairly steady rotational role. Alexander didn't get into the sacks column until he logged a half-sack in Week 8, but he concluded the campaign with 3.0 sacks over his final six contests. Alexander's strong finish could earn him consideration for a starting role next year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Inside the Film Room: Darius Alexander Bob Papa and Carl Banks break down the film of defensive tackle Darius Alexander.

JANUARY 30 • GIANTS.COM

Darius Alexander gets to Geno Smith for 9-yard sack | Giants vs. Raiders Highlights Defensive tackle Darius Alexander sacks Raiders quarterback Geno Smith for a loss of 9 yards.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Lions are lucky to be above .500 after a disappointing 5-game stretch

Last year, the Detroit Lions went 15-2 and locked up the top seed in the NFC

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Darius Alexander nominated for Pepsi Rookie of the Week The third-round pick picked up the first two full sacks of his NFL career against the Lions in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Records first full sacks of career Alexander tallied four tackles, including 2.0 sacks, in Sunday's overtime loss to Detroit.

Impact Alexander came into Sunday's contest with just a half-sack through his first 10 NFL games. He built upon that number considerably with a full sack of Jared Goff in each of the first and second quarters. Alexander also logged a season-high 51 percent defensive snap share, and his performance Sunday could help him earn more playing time moving forward.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DL Darius Alexander on 2-sack performance Defensive lineman Darius Alexander speaks to the media Sunday after the Giants' loss to the Lions.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Darius Alexander takes down Jared Goff for third-down sack | Giants vs. Lions Highlights Defensive lineman Darius Alexander breaks through the Lions' offensive line and sacks quarterback Jared Goff for an 8-yard loss.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Won't make NFL debut vs. WAS Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact The rookie third-rounder will be in street clothes for Sunday's regular-season opener, which leaves D.J. Davidson and Elijah Garcia to serve in rotation on the Giants' defensive line behind Rakeem Nunez-Roches, Dexter Lawrence and Roy Robertson-Harris. Alexander's next opportunity to make his NFL regular-season debut is Week 2 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Sept. 14 in Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make NFL debut vs. WAS Alexander (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giants Now: NFL.com praises Darius Alexander The news of the day for Giants fans on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

AUGUST 26, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants rookie enters preseason opener with golden chance to upend rotation Darius Alexander gets his first shot to prove he belongs in the New York Giants’ defensive rotation during a pivotal preseason debut.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • GMENHQ.COM

Full go to begin camp Alexander was practicing at full capacity Wednesday, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.

Impact Alexander was selected in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft but was sidelined during OTAs with an undisclosed injury. Positively, he's back on the field for the start of his first training camp, and he should be in line for a significant role along the Giants' defensive line to begin his pro career.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will Giants' Darius Alexander cash 'winning lottery ticket' learning from Dexter Lawrence? There is no greater opportunity for a defensive lineman than to play next to Dexter Lawrence. Giants rookie Darius Alexander can seize that...

JULY 15, 2025 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

Giants' Nabers should be ready for training camp after sitting out spring practices with toe issue

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers should be available to practice for the start of training camp next month after sitting out during the spring with a toe issue

JUNE 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Not participating in OTAs Alexander has not participated in the Giants' two open OTA practices, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The 2025 third-round pick had "no helmet," and New York coach Brian Daboll didn't comment on the situation, per Leonard. Alexander has size (6-foot-4, 305 pounds) and athleticism (4.95-second 40-yard dash, 31.5-inch vertical jump), though he didn't start until his fifth season at Toledo in college. In the pros, he'll have a chance for at least a rotational role if he can get on the field.

JUNE 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Darius Alexander signs his $6.75 million rookie contract with NY Giants. Here are details New York Giants have signed defensive lineman Darius Alexander to his rookie contract, a four-year deal.

JUNE 2, 2025 • NORTHJERSEY.COM

DL Darius Alexander, 3rd round pick, signs rookie contract Defensive lineman Darius Alexander, the first pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, signed his rookie contract after Monday’s OTA p...

JUNE 2, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

DT Darius Alexander: 'First day was amazing, I'm ready for tomorrow' Defensive tackle Darius Alexander speaks to the media Friday after Day 1 of rookie minicamp.

MAY 9, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Giants' 1st-round pick Abdul Carter chooses No. 51 after headline-making search

Abdul Carter has tackled his first big task in the NFL by choosing a jersey number

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

How Darius Alexander fits with Dexter Lawrence on Giants' defensive line The big boost that the team’s defensive front received from the 2025 NFL Draft goes beyond the selection of Abdul Carter.

MAY 5, 2025 • GIANTS.COM

Which teams had the best grades in the 2025 NFL Draft?

Which teams had the best draft grades this year? Rob Rang breaks it down.

APRIL 29, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Lions are lucky to be above .500 after a disappointing 5-game stretch

Giants' Nabers should be ready for training camp after sitting out spring practices with toe issue

Giants' 1st-round pick Abdul Carter chooses No. 51 after headline-making search

Which teams had the best grades in the 2025 NFL Draft?