Valparaiso University

2017: Played in one game as a redshirt sophomore, appearing on Oct. 28 against Morehead State.

2016: Played in one game as a redshirt freshman... Made his debut on Sept. 17 against Trinity International... Member of PFL Academic Honor Roll. 

2015: Redshirted in his first year at Valpo ... maintained four years of eligibility ... member of PFL Academic Honor Roll.

Prep: A three-year letter winner for the Dukes...earned All-Conference honors, Academic All-State accolades and Academic All-Conference distinction his junior and senior years...received an All-Area nod his senior season...was selected to play in the Shriner All-Star Game after being chosen Second Team All-Area in 2013...served as team captain his junior and senior years...also lettered in track twice...earned Academic All-Conference honors in that as well...member of National Honor Society...was Salutatorian of his graduating class.

Personal: Alex is the son of Richard and Doris Helander ... major is electrical engineering.