Keithian Deshun "Bear" Alexander (born November 28, 2002) is an American football

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for the USC Trojans. Alexander began his college career with Georgia before transferring to USC in 2023.

High school career

Alexander attended IMG Academy in

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. A four-star recruit, Alexander committed to play

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at the University of Georgia, over offers from Alabama, Florida, and Texas A&M.

College career

Georgia

During his freshman season, Alexander played in 12 games, recording nine tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks. He would tally a sack in the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, in a 65–7 victory over

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. On April 15, 2023, Alexander announced that he would enter the

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USC

On April 23, 2023, Alexander announced that he would transfer to the University of Southern California to play for the USC Trojans, under head coach Lincoln Riley.

References

External links

USC Trojans bio

Georgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Alexander, Bear Living people IMG Academy alumni Georgia Bulldogs football players USC Trojans football players Players of American football from Texas 2002 births People from Terrell, Texas American football defensive linemen