Chad Alexander

2024 (Sophomore): Former walk-on was awarded a scholarship during practice on the Tuesday (Oct. 8) leading up to midseason game at North Carolina (Oct. 12) … Saw action in 10 games as a reserve running back … Ran 58 times for 280 yards (4.8 avg.) and a touchdown on the season … 280 rushing yards ranked third on the team overall and second among running backs … Also caught five passes for 22 yards … Had at least three carries in each of the 10 games he played … Opened the year with seven carries for 41 yards in win over No. 10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland (Aug. 24) … Ran 10 times for 59 yards and caught a 2-yard pass in win over previously undefeated Duke (Oct. 5) … In first game after being put on scholarship, matched season high with 10 carries and set a season high with 61 yards in 41-34 win at UNC … 61-yard game included first-career touchdown, a 2-yarder that opened the scoring in the first quarter … Ran for 19 yards and set season highs with two receptions for 18 yards against No. 12-ranked and eventual national finalist Notre Dame (Oct. 19) … Carried the ball five times for 25 yards at No. 6 Georgia (Nov. 29) … Had six carries for 7 yards in rain-soaked Birmingham Bowl vs. Vanderbilt (Dec. 27). 2023 (Freshman): Earned playing time in nine games as a walk-on true freshman, primarily on special teams … Made three tackles on the season (one solo) vs. Bowling Green (Sept. 30), No. 17 Miami (Fla.) (Oct. 7) and No. 1 Georgia (Nov. 25) … Recovered a muffed punt in the 30-16 win at Wake Forest (Sept. 23). Personal: Majoring in business administration.