Bear Alexander is the penetrating defensive tackle who complements A'Mauri Washington's anchor role. At 6-3, 302 pounds, Alexander plays lighter and faster than Washington, using quickness off the snap to shoot gaps and disrupt plays in the backfield. Together, they give Chris Hampton something rare: two interior linemen who demand respect from every offensive line in the conference. Alexander is a redshirt senior playing his final season. He came back because the defensive line Oregon has assembled in 2026 is special, and he wants to be part of it.
302
Weight (lbs)
6-3 frame
R-Sr
Year
Final season
DT
Penetrating Tackle
Gap shooter
#1
DT Duo
With A'Mauri Washington
302
Pounds of gap-shooting quickness
The penetrating tackle next to the 330-pound anchor. Together, Washington and Alexander demand respect from every interior OL in the Big Ten.
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Why He Matters
Where Washington holds the point of attack, Alexander attacks it. His quickness off the snap makes him a nightmare for centers and guards. When offensive lines slide their protection toward Uiagalelei or Tuioti on the edge, Alexander exploits the one-on-one matchup inside. He is the interior pass rusher who keeps offensive coordinators up at night, because you cannot double-team everyone. Someone on Oregon's line is going to win a one-on-one battle on every snap. When it is Alexander, the result is usually a tackle for loss or a quarterback hit.
The Front Four
Uiagalelei, Tuioti, Washington, Alexander. This is the front four Oregon has been building toward since Dan Lanning arrived. Four players with NFL talent, all playing their final season, all motivated by the same thing: finishing the job. Chris Hampton inherits a defensive line that most coordinators would build an entire career around. The spring game is the first public look at all four playing together under Hampton's new scheme. Watch the interior. That is where this defense starts.
What to Watch at the Spring Game
1
First-step quickness: Alexander wins with speed off the ball. Watch whether he beats the center's snap reaction.
2
Tackles for loss: Alexander is the DT who shows up in the backfield. Count his negative-yardage plays.
3
Interior pressure: sacks from the DT position are rare. Interior pressures are what matter. Watch the pocket.
4
Gap discipline: is he shooting gaps or holding his assignment? Hampton needs both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bear Alexander is a redshirt senior defensive tackle at 6-3, 302 pounds. He is paired with A'Mauri Washington to form the interior of Oregon's defensive line, which the coaching staff has called the best DT duo in the country.
Alexander is playing his final season in 2026 and is expected to be a NFL Draft prospect. A strong senior season could improve his stock significantly.
Sources: GoDucks.com, 247Sports (2025-2026). This page covers on-field performance and publicly available recruiting data only.