Alec Lemon
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | July 1, 1991[1] Aurora, Colorado |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 207 lb (94 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Gambrills (MD) Arundel[2] |
| College: | Syracuse |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Undrafted: | 2013 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Alec Tyler Lemon (born July 1, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Houston Texans in 2013.[4]
Early life and high school career
Lemon attended Arundel Senior High School in Gambrills, Maryland where he played both offense and defense.[1] He set the record for the most receiving yards his senior year with a total of 1,616, while tying the records for touchdowns (23) and receptions (103). He also added 30 tackles, 6 interceptions, and 2 forced fumbles while on the defensive side of the ball.[1]
Lemon was also known for playing baseball during high school and recognized as someone who helped the local community as a volunteer for the Arundel School Mentoring Program.[1] As a senior, he was team captain and a first-team all-state selection by the Associated Press for football.[5]
College career
Lemon attended Syracuse University where he played wide receiver. His senior year, he caught 73 passes for 1,074 yards including 7 touchdowns. This earned him an All-Big East Conference selection. This followed up on his junior year where he caught 69 passes for 834 yards and second-team All-Big East honors.[5] His senior year, he also became the all-time leader in pass receptions for the Orangemen, a title previously held by Rob Moore.[3]
Lemon played in the 2013 Senior Bowl prior to working out with other NFL prospects at the NFL Combine.[2]
Professional career
References
- ^ a b c d Stein, Matt (26 April 2013). "Alec Lemon: 5 Things You Need To Know About The Syracuse WR". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Stubbs, Roman (22 April 2013). "Alec Lemon, Former Arundel Star, Eyes Saturday As Possible NFL Draft Day". Washington Post. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Fortuna, Matt (26 October 2012). "Q&A With Syracuse WR Alec Lemon". ESPN. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ Bien, Louis (28 April 2013). "Undrafted Free Agents 2013: Collin Klein Among 23 New Texans Post-Draft". SB Nation. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ a b Wilson, Aaron (8 April 2013). "Syracuse WR, Former Arundel Standout Alec Lemon Worked Out For Bills". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 29 April 2013.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help)