Jaire Alexander was drafted No. 18 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 18 · #18 overall
Jaire Alexander Louisville Draft
Jaire Alexander was drafted No. 18 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Louisville. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 80
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3421st at Louisville
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Jaire Alexander came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
Louisville
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 196 lbs
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 17 prospect90.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value
- Games played
- 80
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3421st among Louisville picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 34100% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Jaire Alexander.
Virginia Tech · 2× Pro Bowl
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Boise State · 1× Pro Bowl
Arkansas · 4× Pro Bowl
Louisville in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from Louisville
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jaire Alexander in the 2018 NFL Draft
Jaire Alexander is a Cornerback out of Louisville selected No. 18 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2018 NFL Draft. 80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Louisville has produced 95 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 Jaire Alexander drafted?
Jaire Alexander was selected No. 18 overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jaire-alexander.
What college did Jaire Alexander play for?
Jaire Alexander played college football at Louisville in the ACC. See every Louisville draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/louisville-cardinals.
How did Jaire Alexander's NFL career turn out?
80 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 34 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jaire-alexander.