
Alex Pierce brings veteran size and steadiness to Eastern Illinois’s line
A long, physical veteran at 6-6 and 330 pounds, Alex Pierce has been described by Eastern Illinois as a four-year grinder who started all 12 games at right guard in 2013 and helped anchor a unit that powered the Panthers’ top offensive attack that season. His value is in the unglamorous stuff: consistency, leverage, and keeping the pocket clean. If a team wants a dependable interior blocker with legit college experience and a blue-collar edge, Pierce looks like a plug-and-play fit.