Robert Alexander was drafted No. 269 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft out of West Virginia. 24 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #269
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 24
The pick
How Robert Alexander came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
24 regular-season games
- Games played
- 24
- Final season
- 19832 years after the draft
Around pick 269
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Alexander.
Washington State
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West Virginia in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from West Virginia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
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Amos Zereoue
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#89
Steve Slaton
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#69
Charles Sims
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Wendell Smallwood
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West Virginia
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Alexander in the 1981 NFL Draft
Robert Alexander is a Running back out of West Virginia selected No. 269 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft. 24 regular-season games West Virginia has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Robert Alexander drafted?
Robert Alexander was selected No. 269 overall by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-alexander.
What college did Robert Alexander play for?
Robert Alexander played college football at West Virginia in the Big 12. See every West Virginia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/west-virginia-mountaineers.
How did Robert Alexander's NFL career turn out?
24 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/robert-alexander.