Alex Light

Alex Light (born May 2, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He last played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Richmond, and was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Alex Light
Free agent
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1996-05-02) May 2, 1996
Salem, Virginia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Salem (VA)
College:Richmond
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Games played:16
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

High school career

Light lettered in football and basketball at Salem High School. Light was a two time all state football player. He committed to Richmond over an offer from VMI.[1]

College career

Light appeared in 43 games making 37 starts for the Spiders.[2] During his senior season, Light received first team all-CAA honors.[3]

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Light signed with the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2018.[4] He made the final 53-man roster, but was inactive for most of the season. Light made his first professional appearance on December 9, 2018, in a 34–20 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. He was suspended one game on December 17, 2018 for violating the league's substance-abuse policy.[5]

Light was waived on September 5, 2020,[6] and was signed to the practice squad the following day.[7] Light was released by the Packers on September 10.[8]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 14, 2020, Light was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[9]

Dallas Cowboys

The next day on September 15, Light was signed by the Dallas Cowboys off the Cardinals practice squad.[10] He was waived on October 6, 2020.[11]

References
  1. "Alex Light shocked to be on Green Bay Packers roster", Roanoke Times
  2. Alex Light Profile, Richmond
  3. Against the odds, Ex Spiders Lineman Alex Light captures Green Bay Packers roster spot, Richmond Times Dispatch
  4. "Packers sign rookie free agents". Packers.com. May 4, 2018. Retrieved September 25, 2018.
  5. Williams, Charean (December 17, 2018). "NFL suspends Alex Light one game". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  6. "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. September 5, 2020.
  7. "Packers sign 14 players to practice squad". Green Bay Packers. September 6, 2020. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  8. "Packers sign DL Daylon Mack, RB Dexter Williams to practice squad". Packers.com. September 10, 2020.
  9. Cox, Seth (September 14, 2020). "Arizona Cardinals sign Alex Light to practice squad". revengeofthebirds.com.
  10. Phillips, Rob (September 15, 2020). "Brandon Carr, LB, OT Signed To Roster; 3 To IR". DallasCowboys.com.
  11. Gehlken, Michael (October 6, 2020). "Cowboys release DB Brandon Carr to end brief, second stint in Dallas". DallasNews.com. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
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