Gerald Alexander was drafted No. 61 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2007 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 29 · #61 overall
Gerald Alexander Boise State Draft
Gerald Alexander was drafted No. 61 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft out of Boise State. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #61
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2007
- NFL games
- 44
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1128th at Boise State
The pick
How Gerald Alexander came off the board in 2007.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 210 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 142 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 44
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1128th among Boise State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 655% of career value
- Final season
- 20114 years after the draft
Around pick 61
Who came off the board on either side of Gerald Alexander.
USC · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Hawai'i
Central Michigan
Nebraska
Boise State in the 2007 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Boise State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Gerald Alexander in the 2007 NFL Draft
Gerald Alexander is a Defensive back out of Boise State selected No. 61 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft. 44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Boise State has produced 59 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 Gerald Alexander drafted?
Gerald Alexander was selected No. 61 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2007 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 29). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/gerald-alexander.
What college did Gerald Alexander play for?
Gerald Alexander played college football at Boise State in the Western Athletic. See every Boise State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/boise-state-broncos.
How did Gerald Alexander's NFL career turn out?
44 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2007/gerald-alexander.