Alex Mollette (born June 23, 1998) is an

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center for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Marshall. He signed with the

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of the

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(NFL) as an

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in 2022 and has also been a member of the

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of the NFL and the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

After going undrafted in the

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, Mollette signed with the

on August 2, 2022. He was released on August 23, 2022.

Houston Roughnecks

On November 16, 2022, Mollette was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL. He was named to the 2023 All-XFL Team.

Detroit Lions

On August 14, 2023, Mollette signed with the

. He was released on August 27, 2023.

Houston Roughnecks (second stint)

On October 23, 2023, Mollette re-signed with the Roughnecks. The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and

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merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

San Antonio Brahmas

On January 5, 2024, Molette was selected by the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL) during the

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. During Week 1 of the

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against the DC Defenders, Mollette caught a 40-yard touchdown pass thrown by punter

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off of a fake field goal. Mollette was placed on injured reserve on April 8, 2024. He was activated on May 13, 2024.

References

External links

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Detroit Lions bio

Marshall Thundering Herd bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mollette, Alex 1998 births Living people Players of American football from Gwinnett County, Georgia People from Suwanee, Georgia American football centers North Gwinnett High School alumni Detroit Lions players Marshall Thundering Herd football players Indianapolis Colts players Houston Roughnecks players San Antonio Brahmas players