Ryan Alexander is entering his third season as a member of the Fairmont State football staff in 2020, serving as Defensive Backs Coach for the Falcons this season.
In 2019, Alexander took on a larger role coaching the Fairmont State secondary, helping senior cornerback Michael Porter earn All-America honors for the second time in his career (2017, 2019). Porter was also a first team All-MEC and second team All-Super Region 1 pick by the Don Hansen Gazette.
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In 2018, Alexander served as a quality control coach on the defensive side of the ball and assisted in coaching the defensive backs. Michael Porter and Stephen Turner each earned first team All-MEC honors in the defensive backfield for the Falcons in 2018.
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Prior to joining the coaching staff, Alexander played three seasons for the Falcons as a rotational safety and a big contributor on special teams. Alexander played his freshman seasons at Norfolk State before transferring to Fairmont State.
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Originally from Dumfries, Va., Alexander was a standout high school player at Potomac High School.
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