Southeastern Louisiana University Athletics

Dubbed "The Black Knight", C.J. Alexander was the second player in Southeastern history to earn All-American honors in both seasons. Alexander led the Lions in rushing in 1958 as a junior, covering 596 yards on 108 carries and scoring eight touchdowns. Alexander came back with an even more impressive season in 1959, averaging 7.1 yards per carry on the way to 787 yards and seven touchdowns. Alexander ranks seventh in school history in scoring (100 points) and 13th in rushing (1324 yards). Alexander signed with the Boston Patriots after graduation and went on to play for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.