Alec Ogletree is a first-round pick by the St Louis Rams in the 2013 National Football League draft. The second lineman is known for his excellent speed and aggressive mentality, which gives him an edge over his opponents and also makes him a fan favorite.
The former University of Georgia athlete, who was named to the new Pro Football Writers Association football team, is now on the books of the New York Giants, to whom he was traded for a few choice.
Youth and education
Alec Ogletree was born September 25 in Newnan, Georgia, where he was raised. Growing up, Ogletree was noted for his athletic abilities which led him to play and excel in three sports; football, basketball and athletics. He went on to become a standout athlete at Newnan High School, where he was considered one of football’s hottest prospects.
He recorded 6 blocked punts and 1 touched return in the second year, then 75 tackles, 3 interceptions and 6 blocked kicks in junior. He recorded 85 tackles, 5 losses, 2 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions and 2 losses on defense, as well as 33 receptions for 633 yards and 5 touchdowns on the offensive side. He went on to receive a recruiting rating of #22 by Scout.com, #29 by ESPNU 150, and #40 by Rivals.com and was named to the USA Today, Under Armour, and Parade High School All-American teams..
In track and field, Ogletree won the official 2010 Georgia High School Association Area 4-AAAAA Track and Field Championships in the long jump. He was also on his school’s relay team and ran the 400-meter dash.
Following a number of offers from across the Alec Ogletree, a country of schools like the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and Florida State University chose to attend the University of Georgia thanks to an athletic scholarship. He played for the Georgia Bulldogs football team for two seasons under coach Mark Richt, making the 2012 All-SEC Second Team before giving up his senior years in college to enter the draft .
After posting the scoreboard pre-game stats of 40 yards – 4.68 seconds, 10-yard split – 1.56 seconds, 20-yard split – 2.66 seconds, 20-yard shuttle – 4.39 seconds , 3-cone drill – 7.16 seconds, vertical jump – 33 12 inches (0.85m), and wide jump – 3.10m (10ft 2in) at the NFL Combine, Alec Ogletree was selected with the 30th pick of the general by the St Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Is Alec Ogletree married? spouse
Alec Ogletree is married to his high school sweetheart, Alexandra Ogletree, was born Alexandra Camille Adams on May 9, 1991 in Fayetteville, Georgia. She is also the older sister of New York Giants safety Andrew Adams.
The pair were reportedly introduced to each other by a mutual friend and have been inseparable ever since. They tied the knot on March 13, 2015, at St. Regis in Atlanta, Georgia. Together they have a son named Austin Jonathan who was born on July 25, 2016.
Height, weight, measurements
Alec Ogletree weighs 107 kg (235 lbs) and is 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) tall. His solid physique gives him the ability to play with authority as he usually leads his team in tackles. He further has an arm length of 33 1/2 inches (0.85 m) and a hand height that measures 10 inches (0.25 m).
Other Facts About Alec Ogletree
Salary
Alec Ogletree’s first contract was for four years. A $7.03 million deal with a signing bonus of $3.49 million. In 2016, the Rams exercised their fifth-year option on his rookie contract and paid him $8.36 million. The following year, Ogletree signed a further four-year, $42.75 million contract extension, complete with an $8 million signing bonus allowing him to continue his career with the Rams.
Legal issues
Alec Ogletree has had a few run-ins with the law. The first was in 2010, when he was arrested for a stolen scooter helmet. He was later charged with misdemeanor theft and was also suspended for one game by his team. The next incident happened in 2013, days before the NFL Combine, when Ogletree was arrested for drunk driving in Arizona.
injuries
Ogletree managed to stay clear of any serious injuries during his career. His only notable scare was a pedal fracture in his ankle, which he suffered in a game against the Arizona Cardinals on October 4, 2015, after recording 10 combined tackles (9 solo).