Alec Ogletree

Alec Ogletree

Ogletree with the Rams in 2013
No. 52 Los Angeles Rams
Position:	Middle Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1991-09-25) September 25, 1991 (age 25)
Place of birth:	Newnan, Georgia
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	Newnan (GA)
College:	Georgia
NFL Draft:	2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 30
Career history
St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams (2013–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-Pro (2016) Second-team All-SEC (2012) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2013)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2016
Tackles: 406 Quarterback sacks: 3.5 Interceptions: 5 Forced fumbles: 11 Pass deflections: 33 Player stats at NFL.com

Alec Ogletree (born September 25, 1991) is an American football inside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.

Ogletree and his twin brother Alexander (Zander) were born in Newnan, Georgia. He attended Newnan High School, where he played high school football and ran track for the Newnan Cougars. He was widely considered to be one of the top football prospects of the 2010 high school class. He was rated as the No. 22 recruit by Scout.com, the No. 29 recruit in the ESPNU 150, and the No. 40 player by Rivals.com.

In his sophomore season, Ogletree had six blocked punts and returned one for a touchdown. He had 75 tackles, three interceptions and six blocked punts as a junior. In his senior year, Ogletree had 85 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 2 forced fumbles, two interceptions and two blocked kicks on defense—and he had 33 receptions for 633 yards and 5 touchdowns on offense.

Also an standout track and field athlete, Ogletree was one of the state's top performers in the long jump. He captured the state title in the long jump event at the 2010 GHSA Region 4-AAAAA track and field championships, with a PR leap of 7.30 meters (23 ft, 11 in). He also ran the 400-meter dash and was a member of the Newnan 4×100-meter relay squad.

Following his senior season in 2009, he was recognized as a high school All-American by Under Armour, USA Today, and Parade. Ogletree verbally committed to attend the University of Georgia in June 2009. He made his commitment official by signing his letter of intent to play at Georgia on February 3, 2010, choosing it over tens of other Division-1 schools including the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Florida, Florida State University and Georgia Tech. His brother Zander also went to UGA, playing fullback.