David Alexander was drafted No. 121 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #121
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 131
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 472nd at Tulsa
The pick
How David Alexander came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Center C
- College
-
Tulsa
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value
- Games played
- 131
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 472nd among Tulsa picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4596% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
Around pick 121
Who came off the board on either side of David Alexander.
Auburn
Oklahoma
California · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Alcorn State
Tulsa in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
David Alexander in the 1987 NFL Draft
David Alexander is a Center out of Tulsa selected No. 121 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1987 NFL Draft. 131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Tulsa has produced 40 NFL draft picks since 1980.
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 David Alexander drafted?
David Alexander was selected No. 121 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-alexander.
What college did David Alexander play for?
David Alexander played college football at Tulsa in the American. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did David Alexander's NFL career turn out?
131 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 47 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/david-alexander.