Wide receiver Deontez Alexander from Franklin College took part in Ball State's pro day on Wednesday and impressed a number of NFL teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, according to Draft Diamonds.


The 6-foot-2, 196-pound Alexander ran a sub-4.4 40-yard dash and had a 37.5-inch vertical jump. Draft Diamonds identifies the other teams showing interest as the Cleveland Browns, Green Bay Packers, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders, and Denver Broncos.

In two seasons with the Grizzlies, Alexander registered 114 catches for 2,133 yards with 33 touchdowns. In 2017, he had 50 receptions for 1,137 yards and 18 touchdowns in 11 games. Alexander led the HCAC conference in receiving, averaging 103.4 yards per game. His 18 receiving touchdowns led all HCAC conference receivers, and 14 of those scores were for 25-or-more yards.

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