Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jaire Alexander

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jaire Alexander made an impact.

Jaire Alexander is an American football cornerback currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL. He played college football at Louisville and was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Alexander played seven seasons with the Packers before signing with the Baltimore Ravens in 2025 and subsequently being traded to the Eagles.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2015: Played at Louisville

In 2015, Jaire Alexander began playing football at Louisville under head coach Bobby Petrino.

December 22, 2017: Announced Decision to Enter 2018 NFL Draft

On December 22, 2017, Jaire Alexander announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. He also chose not to play in the TaxSlayer Bowl.

2017: Forgoes Senior Year

In 2017, after his junior season, Jaire Alexander decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2018 NFL draft. He also decided not to play in the TaxSlayer Bowl due to injury issues.

March 29, 2018: Participated at Louisville's Pro Day

On March 29, 2018, Jaire Alexander participated at Louisville's pro day, but opted to stand on his combine numbers and only performed positional drills.

May 15, 2018: Signed with Green Bay Packers

On May 15, 2018, Jaire Alexander signed a four-year, $12.05 million contract with the Green Bay Packers, including a $6.84 million signing bonus.

September 9, 2018: Professional Regular Season Debut

On September 9, 2018, Jaire Alexander made his professional regular season debut in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener against the Chicago Bears, recording three solo tackles in a 24–23 victory.

September 16, 2018: Recorded Eight Combined Tackles

On September 16, 2018, Jaire Alexander recorded eight combined tackles and was credited with half a sack during a 29–29 tie with the Minnesota Vikings. He also intercepted a pass but it was negated by a penalty.

September 30, 2018: First Career Interception

On September 30, 2018, Jaire Alexander made his first career interception off a pass thrown by Josh Allen in a 22–0 win against the Buffalo Bills. He sustained a groin injury and exited the game.

December 2, 2018: Packers Fired Head Coach Mike McCarthy

On December 2, 2018, the Green Bay Packers fired head coach Mike McCarthy.

2018: Entered 2018 NFL Draft

In 2018, Jaire Alexander entered the NFL draft after forgoing his senior year.

2018: Drafted by Green Bay Packers

In 2018, Jaire Alexander was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft.

2018: Selected by Green Bay Packers in the 2018 NFL Draft

In 2018, Jaire Alexander was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (18th overall) of the NFL draft. The Packers traded with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire the pick.

January 8, 2019: Packers Hired Matt LaFleur

On January 8, 2019, the Green Bay Packers announced the hiring of Matt LaFleur as the new head coach.

October 6, 2019: Interception Against Dallas Cowboys

On October 6, 2019, Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass thrown by Dak Prescott to Amari Cooper during a 34–24 win at the Dallas Cowboys.

January 12, 2020: First Playoff Game

On January 12, 2020, Jaire Alexander started in the first playoff game of his career and recorded nine combined tackles as the Packers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28–23 in the Divisional Round.

January 19, 2020: NFC Championship Game

On January 19, 2020, Jaire Alexander played in the NFC Championship Game, recording three solo tackles during a 20–37 loss at the San Francisco 49ers.

September 13, 2020: First Career Solo Sack and Safety

On September 13, 2020, Jaire Alexander recorded his first career solo sack for his first career safety and had his only interception of the season on a pass thrown by Kirk Cousins to Adam Thielen during a 43–34 victory against the Minnesota Vikings.

January 16, 2021: Divisional Round

On January 16, 2021, Jaire Alexander started in the Divisional Round against the Los Angeles Rams and made one solo tackle while becoming the only cornerback since 2006 to end a game with his opponent finishing with negative yards in a playoff game (−3 yards) as the Packers won 32–18.

January 24, 2021: NFC Championship Interceptions

On January 24, 2021, Jaire Alexander started in the NFC Championship against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and had a team-leading two interceptions on passes thrown by Tom Brady during the Packers' 31–26 loss.

February 8, 2021: Packers Hired Joe Barry

On February 8, 2021, the Green Bay Packers announced the hiring of Joe Barry as their new defensive coordinator.

April 30, 2021: Fifth-Year Option Exercised

On April 30, 2021, the Green Bay Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Jaire Alexander's rookie contract, worth a guaranteed $13.32 million for the 2022 season.

September 26, 2021: Interception against 49ers

On September 26, 2021, Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass by Jimmy Garoppolo during a 30–28 win at the San Francisco 49ers.

December 8, 2021: Designated to Return to Practice

On December 8, 2021, the Packers announced that Jaire Alexander would be designated to return to practice.

December 29, 2021: Removed from Injured Reserve

On December 29, 2021, Jaire Alexander was officially removed from injured reserve and returned to the active roster.

January 7, 2022: Activated from COVID-19/Reserve List

On January 7, 2022, Jaire Alexander was activated off the COVID-19/reserve list but missed the last game of the season.

January 22, 2022: Divisional Round Appearance

On January 22, 2022, Jaire Alexander appeared in the Packers' 10–13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round, but did not record a stat.

May 18, 2022: Signed Contract Extension

On May 18, 2022, the Green Bay Packers signed Jaire Alexander to a four-year, $84 million contract extension that included an initial signing bonus of $30 million and would keep him under contract throughout the 2026 NFL season.

October 30, 2022: Interception against Buffalo Bills

On October 30, 2022, Jaire Alexander intercepted a pass by Josh Allen during a 17–27 loss at the Buffalo Bills.

2022: Contract Year

In 2022, Jaire Alexander was set to earn $13.32 million due to the Green Bay Packers exercising the fifth-year option on his contract.

November 5, 2023: Season-High Performance Against Rams

On November 5, 2023, Jaire Alexander recorded a season-high seven combined tackles and two pass deflections in a 20–3 victory against the Los Angeles Rams.

January 14, 2024: NFC Wildcard Game Interception

On January 14, 2024, Jaire Alexander started in the NFC Wildcard Game where he made seven combined tackles, one pass deflection, and intercepted a pass thrown by Dak Prescott to wide receiver Brandin Cooks during a 48–32 win at the Dallas Cowboys.

January 31, 2024: Hafley Retains Alexander

On January 31, 2024, after being hired as the Green Bay Packers' new defensive coordinator, Jeff Hafley retained Jaire Alexander and Eric Stokes as the starting cornerbacks to start the season.

September 6, 2024: Season-Opening Performance Against Eagles

On September 6, 2024, Jaire Alexander started in the Green Bay Packers' season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles and recorded four solo tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted a pass.

September 22, 2024: First Career Touchdown

On September 22, 2024, Jaire Alexander recorded a season-high five combined tackles and returned an interception for his first career touchdown during a game against the Tennessee Titans.

June 9, 2025: Release from the Packers

On June 9, 2025, Jaire Alexander was released by the Green Bay Packers.

June 18, 2025: Signs with the Ravens

On June 18, 2025, Jaire Alexander signed a one-year deal with the Baltimore Ravens.

November 1, 2025: Traded to the Eagles

On November 1, 2025, the Baltimore Ravens traded Jaire Alexander, along with a 2027 seventh round pick, to the Philadelphia Eagles for a 2026 sixth round pick.