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Mollette, Alex

Jersey Number 55
Alex Mollette
- Height:
- 6-4
- Weight:
- 294
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Suwanee, Ga.
- High School:
- North Gwinnett
Bio
R-SENIOR SEASON (2020): Respected leader along the offensive line … Started all 10 games … Has started 23 consecutive games … Earned a spot on the Conference USA all-conference second team on the offensive line … Paved the way for a running game that ranked No. 4 in C-USA in rushing yards and produced first team all-conference running back Brenden Knox … According to Pro Football Focus, was the only offensive lineman who played 400-plus snaps without allowing a pressure during the 2020 season … According to Pro Football Focus, Marshall’s offensive line had the fourth-highest grade of any team in 2020 entering bowl season.
R-JUNIOR SEASON (2019): Played and started all 13 games at left guard, blocking for a running game that finished second in Conference USA in rushing yards and rushing yards per game … Started the Gasparilla Bowl against nationally ranked UCF.
R-SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018): Made four consecutive starts at right guard before an injury ended second collegiate season … Had started nine consecutive games in career prior to injury.
R-FRESHMAN SEASON (2017): Saw action in 12 games, primarily at right guard … Started six games, including the final five of the season … Started five games at right guard and one at left guard … One of three freshmen featured on an offensive line that generated 4,938 yards and an average of 5.50 yards per play … Offensive line ranked fourth nationally in sacks allowed with 11 in 13 games (0.85 per game) … Played 740 snaps without allowing a sack.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2016): Redshirted … Named to the 2016-17 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (3.0 or greater GPA).
HERD FILE: Born June 23, 1998 … Committed on June 26 ... Had offers from Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Ball State, Bucknell, Buffalo, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Elon, Florida Atlantic, Fordham, Furman, Gardner-Webb, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, James Madison, Liberty, Louisiana Monroe, Middle Tennessee State, Presbyterian, Robert Morris, San Diego State, Toledo, Troy, Tulane, Western Kentucky and William & Mary ... Helped North Gwinnett (8-3) throw for 3,425 yards and 39 touchdowns and run for 1,368 yards and 17 scores en route to the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds ... Bench presses 385 pounds and squats 485 pounds ... Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com.
R-JUNIOR SEASON (2019): Played and started all 13 games at left guard, blocking for a running game that finished second in Conference USA in rushing yards and rushing yards per game … Started the Gasparilla Bowl against nationally ranked UCF.
R-SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018): Made four consecutive starts at right guard before an injury ended second collegiate season … Had started nine consecutive games in career prior to injury.
R-FRESHMAN SEASON (2017): Saw action in 12 games, primarily at right guard … Started six games, including the final five of the season … Started five games at right guard and one at left guard … One of three freshmen featured on an offensive line that generated 4,938 yards and an average of 5.50 yards per play … Offensive line ranked fourth nationally in sacks allowed with 11 in 13 games (0.85 per game) … Played 740 snaps without allowing a sack.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2016): Redshirted … Named to the 2016-17 C-USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (3.0 or greater GPA).
HERD FILE: Born June 23, 1998 … Committed on June 26 ... Had offers from Appalachian State, Arkansas State, Ball State, Bucknell, Buffalo, Charlotte, Coastal Carolina, Elon, Florida Atlantic, Fordham, Furman, Gardner-Webb, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Jacksonville State, James Madison, Liberty, Louisiana Monroe, Middle Tennessee State, Presbyterian, Robert Morris, San Diego State, Toledo, Troy, Tulane, Western Kentucky and William & Mary ... Helped North Gwinnett (8-3) throw for 3,425 yards and 39 touchdowns and run for 1,368 yards and 17 scores en route to the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs ... Runs the 40-yard dash in 4.9 seconds ... Bench presses 385 pounds and squats 485 pounds ... Rated a two-star prospect by Rivals.com, 247Sports.com and Scout.com.
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