Bear Alexander

ABOUT BEAR ALEXANDER

Collegiate football player and athlete who is widely known for playing as a defensive lineman for the University of Southern California Trojans in Los Angeles, CA. He transferred to USC and its team in April 2023, after having played for the Georgia Bulldogs at the University of Georgia during his 2022 freshman season.

He attended 5 different schools during his high school years, concluding with IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Prior to graduating, he had been named a 4-star recruit and given offers from the University of Alabama , the University of Florida , and Texas A&M University , before committing to play for Georgia.

At the University of Georgia, he helped the Bulldogs earn a 65-7 victory over Texas Christian University during the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Later that year, he also led the USC Trojans to a 42-28 victory over the University of Louisville at the 2023 Holiday Bowl.

His full name is Keithian Deshun Alexander. At only a few months old, his father, Keith, was arrested and sentenced to 30 years on drug charges after having six prior arrests. His home life was tumultuous, and he eventually went to live with his coach and mentor, Tony Jones, who he began calling "Pop" and seeing as his father figure while he attended high school.

While playing football for the USC Trojans, he was coached by the team's head coach, Lincoln Riley .