When Mackenro Alexander received a release from his Auburn scholarship in late January, it was thought that he could very well end up at USF. Instead, the defensive back has dropped a couple of rungs of competition to restart his playing career.
According to NFLDraftScout.com‘s Dane Brugler, by way of al.com, Alexander (pictured, being dragged) has decided to transfer to Northeast Mississippi Community College. Because Alexander will be playing at the JUCO level, he will be eligible immediately for the upcoming season.
Because of its geographic location -- USF is located in Tampa, Fla., a little over a two-hour drive from Alexander’s home in Immokalee -- it was surmised that the AAC Bulls would be a likely landing spot for Alexander.
The defensive back saw very little playing time after coming to Auburn as a three-star member of the Class of 2013. He played in eight games as a true freshman, then none in 2014.
Originally verbally committed to Florida State, Alexander, rated as the No. 43 safety in the country, ultimately chose AU over his other finalists, Clemson and Mississippi State. Alexander’s four-star cornerback brother, Mackensie Alexander, signed with Clemson in 2013 and, after redshirting, was named as a freshman All-American by several outlets coming off a season in which he started 13 games.