Alex Bachman
{{Short description|American football player (born 1996)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Alex Bachman
| image =
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| current_team = Las Vegas Raiders
| number = 81
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1996|5|29}}
| birth_place = Westlake Village, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 190
| high_school = Oaks Christian {{avoid wrap|(Westlake Village)}}
| college = Wake Forest (2015–2018)
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2019}}–{{NFL Year|2021}})
- Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2022|2023}})*
- Las Vegas Raiders ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
| statleague = NFL
| statseason = 2024
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 3
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 31
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
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| statlabel4 = Return yards
| statvalue4 = 110
| statlabel5 = Return touchdowns
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| pfr = BachAl00
}}
Alex Bachman (born May 29, 1996) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.
College career
Bachman was a member of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons for four seasons. As a senior, he caught 37 passes for 541 yards and six touchdowns.{{cite web|url=https://www.vcstar.com/story/sports/nfl/rams/2019/06/07/back-home-alex-bachman-making-adjustment-nfl/1321182001/|title=Back home in Thousand Oaks, Alex Bachman is making the adjustment to the NFL with the Rams|work=Ventura County Star|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2020}} Bachman finished his collegiate career with 82 receptions for 1,162 yards and ten touchdowns in 32 games played.{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/nfl/giants/news/new-york-giants-receivers-david-sills-v-and-alex-bachman-turning-heads-in-camp|title=Receivers David Sills V and Alex Bachman Turning Heads in Camp|first=Patricia|last=Traina|website=SI.com|date=August 24, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 11 3/8
| weight = 195
| dash = 4.47
| ten split = 1.58
| twenty split = 2.63
| shuttle = 4.28
| cone drill = 6.71
| vertical = 33.0
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 7
| bench = 17
| arm span = 30 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| wonderlic =
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1028906&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 Draft Scout Alex Bachman, Wake Forest NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=August 22, 2022}}
}}
=Los Angeles Rams=
Bachman was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/rams/la-sp-rams-20190429-story.html|title=Rams sign 14 undrafted free agents to bolster roster|date=April 29, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2020}} He was waived/injured during final roster cuts on August 31,{{cite news |author=Han, Jamie |title=Rams trim roster down to 53 players |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-trim-roster-down-to-53-players |website=TheRams.com |date=August 31, 2019 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} and reverted to injured reserve the next day.{{cite news |title=Rams' Alex Bachman: Hits IR |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/rams-alex-bachman-hits-ir/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=September 1, 2019 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} Bachman was waived by the Rams with an injury settlement on September 5.{{cite web|url=https://nfltraderumors.co/rams-waive-wr-alex-bachman-from-ir-with-settlement/|title=Rams waive WR Alex Bachman from IR with Settlement|first=Nate|last=Bouda|website=NFLTradeRumors.co|date=September 6, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2020}}
=New York Giants=
Bachman was signed to the New York Giants practice squad on November 12, 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.giants.com/news/te-scott-simonson-re-joins-giants-in-series-of-roster-moves|title=TE Scott Simonson re-joins Giants|first=Michael|last=Eisen|website=Giants.com|date=November 12, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2020}} He signed a reserve/futures contract with the team on December 30.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-alex-bachman-garners-future-deal/|title=Giants' Alex Bachman: Garners future deal|website=CBSSports.com|publisher=RotoWire|date=December 30, 2019|access-date=October 22, 2020}}
Bachman was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-2020-nfl-season-new-york-announce-53-man-roster-joe-judge |website=Giants.com |date=September 5, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} and signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=Giants sign 14 to practice squad; 2 spots open |url=https://www.giants.com/news/giants-roster-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad-2-spots-open |website=Giants.com |date=September 6, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} He was released on September 15,{{cite news |author=Eisen, Michael |title=Judge pleased with effort, but corrections needed |url=https://www.giants.com/news/joe-judge-offensive-line-andrew-thomas-nick-gates-cam-fleming-steelers-week-one |website=Giants.com |date=September 15, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} but he was re-signed to the practice squad on October 5.{{cite web|url=https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/06/new-york-giants-shuffle-practice-squad-re-sign-wr-alex-bachman/|title=Giants shuffle practice squad, re-sign WR Alex Bachman|first=Dan|last=Benton|website=Giants Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=October 6, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020}} Bachman was elevated to the active roster on October 22 and made his NFL debut on that night in a 22–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/giants-alex-bachman-elevated-from-practice-squad/|title=Giants' Alex Bachman: Elevated from practice squad|website=CBSSports.com|publisher=RotoWire|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 22, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.giants.com/news/notes-stats-inside-thursday-night-s-loss-to-eagles-daniel-jones-joe-judge|title=Notes & Stats: Inside Thursday night's loss to Eagles|first=Michael|last=Eisen|website=Giants.com|date=October 22, 2020|access-date=October 23, 2020}} He reverted to the practice squad after the game on October 23.{{cite news |title=Alex Bachman: Back to practice roster |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/alex-bachman-back-to-practice-roster/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=October 24, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}}
Bachman signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.{{cite web|title=Giants sign 2 free agents to renegotiated contracts; 13 players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://www.giants.com/news/madre-harper-jackson-barton-contracts-nfl-2021-free-agents|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=January 4, 2021}} He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, and shortly released.{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-final-53-man-roster-2021-nfl-season-joe-judge|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=September 1, 2021}} On November 3, Bachman was signed to the Giants' practice squad.{{cite web|title=Giants begin Raiders prep with 3 players in COVID protocol|url=https://www.giants.com/news/las-vegas-raiders-nfl-covid-protocol-saquon-barkley-xavier-mckinney|author= Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=November 3, 2021}} On December 18, Bachman was activated from the practice squad as a COVID-19 replacement for the game against the Dallas Cowboys.{{cite web|title=Game Preview: Giants host rival Cowboys|url=https://www.giants.com/news/dallas-cowboys-week-15-nfl-preview-xavier-mckinney-metlife-stadium|author= Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=December 18, 2021}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Giants on January 11, 2022.{{Cite web|last=Somma|first=Vinny|date=2022-01-13|title=Giants Sign Fan-Favorite WR, 8 Others to New Contracts|url=https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-giants/sign-alex-bachman-reserve-futures-contract-updated/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=Heavy.com|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|title=New York Football Giants {{!}} Giants.com|url=https://www.giants.com/team/transactions/|access-date=2022-01-14|website=www.giants.com|language=en-US}}
On August 30, 2022, Bachman was waived by the Giants.{{cite web|title=New York Giants announce 53-man roster for 2022|url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-roster-2022-nfl-season-joe-schoen-brian-daboll|author=Eisen, Michael|website=Giants.com|date=August 31, 2022}}
=Houston Texans=
On November 15, 2022, Bachman signed with the practice squad of the Houston Texans.{{cite web|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-15-2022|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-15-2022)|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 15, 2022}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2023.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-10-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-10-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=January 10, 2023}} Bachman was waived on August 22.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (8-22-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-8-22-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=August 22, 2023}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 8.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (11-08-2023)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-11-08-2023|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=November 8, 2023}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (1-22-2024)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-1-22-2024|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=January 22, 2024}} He was waived on April 9.{{cite web|title=Houston Texans Transactions (04-09-2024)|url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/houston-texans-transactions-04-09-2024|website=HoustonTexans.com|date=April 9, 2024}}
=Las Vegas Raiders=
On May 22, 2024, Bachman signed with the Las Vegas Raiders.{{cite web|title=Raiders sign WR Alex Bachman|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-wide-receiver-alex-bachman-nfl-2024-transactions|website=Raiders.com|date=May 22, 2024}} He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=Raiders make moves to bring roster to 53-player limit|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-make-moves-to-bring-roster-to-53-man-roster-nfl-2024-transactions|website=Raiders.com|date=August 27, 2024}}{{cite web|title=Raiders announce practice squad additions|url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-announce-practice-squad-additions-nfl-roster-2024-transactions|website=Raiders.com|date=August 28, 2024}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 19.{{cite web |last1=Damien |first1=Levi |title=Raiders make 3 roster moves ahead of Week 7 vs Rams |url=https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2024/10/19/raiders-make-3-roster-moves-ahead-of-week-7-vs-rams/ |website=Raiders Wire |access-date=20 October 2024}} Bachman was waived by the Raiders on November 16, and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web |title=Alex Bachman: Let go by Las Vegas |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/alex-bachman-let-go-by-las-vegas/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=17 November 2024}} He signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 23, 2025.
References
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External links
- [https://www.giants.com/team/players-roster/alex-bachman/ New York Giants bio]
- [https://godeacs.com/sports/football/roster/alex-bachman/942 Wake Forest Demon Deacons bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Los Angeles County, California
Category:Players of American football from Westlake Village, California
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Wake Forest Demon Deacons football players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:New York Giants players
Category:Houston Texans players
Category:21st-century American sportsmen