University of Minnesota Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Alex Strazzanti
Jersey Number 40

Alex Strazzanti

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Position:
    DB
  • Hometown:
    Chaska, Minn.
  • High School:
    Chaska
PRONUNCIATION

HONORS:
Academic All-Big Ten (2019, 2018)
Quad team Member (2019)

2019 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in the first nine games of the season on special teams before missing the remainder due to injury • made collegiate debut against South Dakota State • saw action against Fresno State, Georgia Southern, Purdue and Illinois • recorded first career tackle against Nebraska • notched three tackles against Rutgers • competed against Maryland • made one tackle against Penn State. 

2018 FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action. 

2017: Redshirted. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Played quarterback, running back, outside linebacker and middle linebacker throughout high school • named All-Conference in three straight seasons • named All-District in 2016 • finished career with over 150 tackles, 3,200 total yards and 47 touchdowns • passed for 838 yards and seven touchdowns as a senior while rushing for 811 yards and 11 touchdowns • on defense had 61 tackles and three interceptions • as a junior passed for 1,111 yards and 15 touchdowns while rushing for 658 yards and 14 touchdowns • on defense had 30 tackles including one for a loss • recorded 53 tackles including two sacks as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Son of Marc and Kara Strazzanti • has one brother (Luke) and one sister (Ella).
Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06