Alex Singleton (linebacker)
A linebacker who clawed his way from undrafted obscurity to become a defensive anchor and tackling machine in the NFL.
Born 1993 (age 33)·American gridiron football player·Birthday: December 7·Millennials
Biography
Alex Singleton’s football journey is a testament to relentless persistence. After a standout career at Montana State, he entered the 2015 NFL Draft and heard no call. Undeterred, he signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent, but his path to a starting role was a long detour north. He found his footing with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League, where he transformed into a defensive force, winning a Grey Cup and being named the CFL’s Most Outstanding Defensive Player. That success forced NFL teams to look again, leading to a return with the Philadelphia Eagles and eventually a key role with the Denver Broncos. His story isn't just about making a roster; it's about a player who refined his craft in a different league and returned to dominate, becoming known for his instinctive play and prolific tackle counts.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Alex was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Alex Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Alex's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Grey Cup with the Calgary Stampeders in 2018.
- Named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2017.
- Recorded over 160 combined tackles for the Denver Broncos in the 2022 NFL season.
- Earned a starting linebacker role in the NFL after beginning his professional career undrafted.
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship in the United States and Canada.
His sister, Ashley, played professional basketball in Europe.
He was a two-time Big Sky Conference Defensive MVP at Montana State.
“I'm not the biggest, I'm not the fastest, but I will outwork you every single day.”
