Rufus Alexander
football player
Rufus Alexander (born April 12, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He was also a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Detroit Lions. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.
Early life
Alexander was raised by a mother who worked all of the time to support her family while his father was in prison. His oldest brother was in and out of legal trouble and the middle brother was following suit. Alexander met the Barham family, David and Melinda, while he was in junior high. In need of a stable living environment, the Barhams spoke to Alexander's mother, Seine, about having Alexander move in with them. The Barhams never legally adopted Alexander. David Barham accepted a job as the football coach at Christian Life Academy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and he brought Alexander with him.
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