American football player (born 2002)
Keithian Deshun "Bear" Alexander (born November 28, 2002) is an Americancollege football defensive lineman for theOregon Ducks . He previously played for theGeorgia Bulldogs and theUSC Trojans .
Alexander attendedIMG Academy inBradenton, Florida . A four-star recruit, Alexander committed to playcollege football at theUniversity of Georgia , over offers fromAlabama ,Florida , andTexas A&M .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
During his freshman season, Alexander played in 12 games, recording nine tackles, three tackles-for-loss, and two sacks.[ 5] 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game , in a 65–7 victory overTCU .[ 6] [ 7]
On April 15, 2023, Alexander announced that he would enter thetransfer portal .[ 8] [ 9]
On April 23, 2023, Alexander announced that he would transfer to theUniversity of Southern California to play for theUSC Trojans , under head coachLincoln Riley .[ 10] [ 11]
On September 25, 2024, Alexander's family announced that he would quit the active roster to redshirt and miss the Trojans' remaining games in the 2024 season.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14]
On December 20, 2024, Alexander announced his decision to transfer to theUniversity of Oregon to play for theOregon Ducks .[ 15] [ 16]
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