Robert Alan Alexander[1] (April 21, 1958 – June 7, 2022) was an American football running back who played collegiately for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
On his freshman campaign, Alexander shared backup time with Walter Easley, behind starting back Dave Riley.
Alexander shared starting time his sophomore year with Dane Conwell, a freshman, in 1978.
At the time he left WVU Alexander ranked 2nd on the schools career rushing yards list.
On June 7, 2022, Alexander was found dead in his St. Albans, West Virginia, home.