University of Minnesota Athletics
2017 Football Roster
Strazzanti, Alex

Jersey Number 40
Alex Strazzanti
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- DB
- Hometown:
- Chaska, Minn.
- High School:
- Chaska
Bio
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