During the preseason, New York Giants rookie defensive tackle Darius Alexander was struggling significantly. The 2025 third-round pick wasn't winning reps in preseason games against primarily backups, which started to generate concern from the fan base.
New York Giants defensive lineman Darius Alexander is not a bust. So says 21-year NFL coaching veteran and current Giants defensive line coach Andre Patterson, the man who developed the likes of Linval Joseph, Danielle Hunter, Everson Griffen, and Dexter Lawrence II, among others, into the league’s finest defensive linemen.
With all the hype surrounding New York Giants outside linebacker Abdul Carter and quarterback Jaxson Dart, it’s sometimes easy to forget about the other members of the very promising 2025 Giants rookie draft class. Like defensive lineman Darius Alexander.
In NFL history, 32 players have rushed for 10,000 or more yards over the course of their careers. How many of the 32 can you name in five minutes?
The New York Giants might have a very strong case for having the best defensive line in the NFL this season. Despite already having outside linebackers Brian Burns and Kayvon Thibodeaux on the edge with Dexter Lawrence, the best nose tackle on the planet, the Giants went out and accumulated even more talent.
The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.
Many fan bases have the privilege of brushing off preseason games. Their squads have already built a successful culture and are well-positioned for the 2025 NFL campaign, but the New York Giants do not have that luxury.
The youth movement is sweeping the New York Giants. In an offseason where much of the emphasis was on finding a veteran quarterback and adding pieces to quickly improve the team, this franchise's long-term health will be shaped by its young talent.
The New York Giants were one of the consensus winners of the 2025 NFL Draft, adding a blue-chip prospect, a potential franchise quarterback, and two potential starters before the end of Round 4.
The New York Giants signed third-round DT Darius Alexander to a four-year rookie contract, the team announced Monday. That leaves just fourth-round RB
The New York Giants invested several high-end assets into their defense this offseason. The goal, it seems, is to make the defense the team’s identity again.
Defensive lineman Darius Alexander might be the most popular name of the New York Giants’ 2025 draft picks, but he is definitely worth fans and opposing
With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.
The New York Giants continued to add to their defensive line on Friday night by drafting Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Darius Alexander in the third round.
Coming off a 3-14 record, one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the New York Giants have plenty to look forward to after an impressive NFL Draft.
For the first time since the latter stages of the 1964 selections, the Giants turned to the Toledo Rockets for help in the NFL Draft. They drafted defensive tackle and maven of MACtion Darius Alexander with the first pick of the third round (65th overall).
Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Darius Alexander was the first pick of the third round (No. 65 overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft on Friday night. Alexander will join the New York Giants, who used their third choice of the draft on the skilled defender.
In the history of the University of Toledo football program, there have only been two first-round picks to the NFL draft. Last year, it was Quinyon Mitchell who joined Dan Williams from 1993.
Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds continues the previews at the defensive tackle position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need on the interior of the defensive line.
The New England Patriots added defensive tackle Milton Williams in free agency but are still in the market for defensive tackle depth. In the 2025 NFL Draft, there are plenty of great options throughout the draft for the Patriots.
CINCINNATI – Add another defensive lineman to the list of pre-draft visits for the Cincinnati Bengals. Per a report from The Draft Network, University of Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander had at least 10 pre-draft visits, including a stop at Paycor Stadium.
The Dallas Cowboys continue to face questions about how they will address their roster needs leading up to the NFL Draft. The Cowboys have several needs to address, and aside from finding their No.
The Bucs continue to bring in draft prospects for official 30 visits in preparation for the 2025 NFL Draft. And to no one’s surprise, it’s another defensive player that Pewter Report has learned about.
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, plenty of defensive line prospect are going to be linked to the Chicago Bears. It’s both a testament to how deep the 2025 class is at the position, and how much defensive line is a need for the Bears.
From a Colorado two-way star to a Texas Tech running back, here are five players we are tracking.
As the NFL turns its attention to the pre-draft process, an unlikely college football program might be on the verge of producing a breakout defensive star for the second year in a row.
The week down in Mobile is still going strong, and the physicality isn't going away at any time at this year's Senior Bowl. It was a sloppier day for the American team in the later practice, but the National team showed tons of intensity early on, even with only the top pads on.
Height: 6035 (verified) Weight: 304lbs (verified) Year: Sixth-Year Senior Pro Comparison: Ruke Orhorhoro Toledo Rockets defensive tackle Darius Alexander is a rocked-up, twitchy defender who boasts loads of potential in a variety of defensive schemes.
The Senior Bowl is in full swing, featuring several big names in the 2025 NFL Draft. The event is also an excellent way for unheralded prospects to make a name for themselves.
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