Robert Daniel Alexander (born June 17, 1955 in Houston, Texas

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) was a tackle  and guard

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 who played thirteen seasons in the National Football League

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 for the New York Jets

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. Dan was draft from Louisiana State University

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in the 8th round of the 1977 NFL draft.

From this rather humble draft position, Dan Alexander managed to earn a spot on the AFC Pro Bowl team in both 1976 and 1977. He was popular with teammates, and displayed a humorous side both on and off the field.

Dan Alexander was in 2009 the offensive line coach at the University of Southern Mississippi.