Kwon Alexander
A lightning-fast linebacker whose relentless energy and emotional play became a defining heartbeat for every defense he joined.
Born 1994 (age 32)·American football player·Birthday: August 3·Millennials
Biography
Kwon Alexander plays football with his heart on his sleeve and his motor in overdrive. Drafted in the fourth round out of LSU, he immediately silenced doubters by becoming a defensive centerpiece for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, earning a Pro Bowl selection in just his second season with a league-leading tackle count. His game is built on explosive sideline-to-sideline speed and a palpable, emotional ferocity that galvanizes teammates. This intensity was tragically underscored when he played a legendary game just days after his brother's death, a performance that transcended sport. While injuries have shaped his journey, leading him through stints with several NFL teams, Alexander's impact is never just statistical. Wherever he lands, he injects a culture of passion and resilience, proving that a defender's spirit can be as valuable as his physical gifts.
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.
Kwon was born in 1994, 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 Kwon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1994
#1 Movie
The Lion King
Best Picture
Forrest Gump
#1 TV Show
Seinfeld
Kwon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1994Born
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1999Started school
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2007Became a teenager
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Could drive
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2012Could vote
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2015Turned 21
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2024Turned 30
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 32 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Earned a Pro Bowl selection in 2017 after leading the NFL in solo tackles while with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
- Recorded a career-high 18 tackles in a 2016 game played just one day after the death of his younger brother.
- Was a key defensive starter for the San Francisco 49ers during their run to Super Bowl LIV in the 2019 season.
- Named a team captain for the New Orleans Saints in 2021, demonstrating his leadership impact shortly after joining the team.
Did You Know?
He wears jersey number 56 in honor of his late brother, who was born in 1996.
Alexander was a standout high school running back in Alabama before switching to linebacker at LSU.
He recorded an interception in his very first NFL game.
He is known for his highly energetic pre-game speeches and rituals.
“Every play is a chance to prove they were wrong about you.”
