Attended St. Mary’s High School (Berkeley, Calif.) where he finished his senior season with 120 tackles, including 17 sacks among 25 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.

Was selected to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in 2004.

Has continually been one of the most involved Redskins with the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation, participating in the “What Moves U Challenge,” which encourages children to remain active; Redskins Read, which speaks to local elementary schools about the importance of reading; and Holiday Wishes Come True, which took local youth on a Christmas shopping spree, during the 2009 season.

Established the ACES Foundation in 2008; his foundation runs college prep and life skills workshops and provides tutoring to young people in his native Oakland, Calif. More information about the foundation can be found at www.lorenzoalexander.org

Through his ACES Foundation, and alongside the Northern Virginia Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Grace Covenant Church, sponsored the second annual All Pro Sports Camp in June 2010 -- a free two-day football clinic for high school and junior high school football players in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Joined President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House Easter Egg Roll to help kids learn the value of good health during the 2010 season.

Participated in the National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Walk in Prince George's County during the 2010 offseason.

During the 2009 offseason and 2008 season visited with patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center; supported the Loudoun County back-to-school giveaway; was a station leader during “1st Down for Fitness,” distributed Thanksgiving food baskets for “Harris Teeter-Redskins-Harvest Feast presented by Ryan Homes,” was a panelist for the “4th & Life High School Football Forum;” and a guest reader for Redskins Read Kickoff event.

Was one of 89 NFL players whose foundation was awarded a grant from NFL Charities after being recognized for its work during the 2008 season.

Attended the Wizards Care 2nd Annual Ballers Bowl benefiting the Capital Area Foodbank during the 2009 offseason.

Held a concert in Virginia to benefit the Haiti Relief Fund.

Participated in the NFL’s business management and entrepreneurial programs at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, which prepares players for their post-season playing careers.

Along with teammates Jason Campbell and Kedric Golston, he joined the Tigerlily Foundation this past offseason to host its Annual Kickoff for Breast Cancer to raise awareness and funds to continue its mission of providing full-lifecycle assistance to young women affected by breast cancer.

Participated in Atlas and Athena, a nationally-acclaimed initiative designed to promote healthy living and reduce the use of steroids and other drugs among high school athletes.

Joined Toys for Tots Marines to distribute toys to underserved area youngsters at Skins Santa Shoppe.

Was the National Alliance of African American Athletes' Watkins Award finalist in 2010.