Zay Alexander
Zay Alexander is a three-star recruit from Tupelo, MS (No. 559 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Louisiana's 8 games this season.
Where Alexander comes from
- Tupelo, MS
- Tupelo
- About 350 miles from Cajun Field
- Three-star, No. 559 in the 2023 class; signed with Mississippi State.
- On the Louisiana roster since 2024
Where Alexander fits
Louisiana lists 26 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 31st in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
Louisiana is 5-3. Next: vs South Alabama, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Tupelo, MS
Came to Louisiana by way of Mississippi State.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Louisiana -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 31st nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Louisiana has produced 10 All-Conference offensive linemen. 4 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2020. Max Mitchell went on to the NFL out of this room (2022).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Louisiana DesormeauxYear 4 · Games –
- 2025 Louisiana DesormeauxYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Louisiana DesormeauxYear 2 · Games –
- Apr 2024 Entered the transfer portalMississippi State to Louisiana
- 2023 Mississippi State ArnettYear 1 · Games –
- High school TupeloTupelo, MS · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 559 in the 2023 class. Signed with Mississippi State.Also from Tupelo: Maison Dunn (Ole Miss), JaReylan McCoy (Florida), Jacarius Clayton (Marshall) and 5 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Mississippi State to Louisiana, Apr 23, 2024.
2023
- Signed with Mississippi StateThree-star, out of Tupelo
2024
- Transferred to Louisianafrom Mississippi State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Zach Arnett and Michael Desormeaux.