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Total tackles:	18
Sacks:	3.5
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jay Alford
	Alford signing autographs at Penn State in 2008
No. 93, 94, 91
Position:	Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born:	May 28, 1983 (age 41); Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	304 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:	Orange (NJ)
College:	Penn State
NFL draft:	2007 / round: 3 / pick: 81
Career history
	New York Giants (2007–2009); Oakland Raiders (2010); Seattle Seahawks (2011)*; Virginia Destroyers (2011); Saskatchewan Roughriders (2012–2013);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	Super Bowl champion (XLII); Third-team All-American (2006); 2× Second-team All-Big Ten (2005, 2006);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	18
Sacks:	3.5
Pass deflections:	1
	Stats at Pro Football Reference
	Stats at CFL.ca (archive)

Jason Jamaal Alford (born May 28, 1983) is an American former professional football defensive tackle. He was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football at Penn State.

Alford was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Destroyers, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. In 2007, Alford served as the Giants' long snapper during field goal attempts, due to a season-ending injury to Ryan Kuehl.^[1] Alford won Super Bowl XLII in his first season, sacking Tom Brady in the final minute of the Giants' 17–14 win over the New England Patriots.

Early life

Alford attended Orange High School about 30 minutes from Giants Stadium. He was a three-year starter who was selected First-team All-State, U.S. Army All-American and was listed among the G&W Recruiting Report Top 50 defensive players in the nation.

College career

Alford was a four-year starter for the Nittany Lions. He played in 46 games with 41 starts for the Nittany Lions and recorded 118 tackles (60 solo), 32 tackles for losses and 19 sacks. He also recovered four fumbles, forced three fumbles, deflected 12 passes and registered three quarterback pressures. He was named Third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press and was All-Big Ten selection as a junior and senior. Alford finished his senior season with 32 tackles and eight sacks. Alford earned a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Arts from Penn State in 2006. He was selected for Penn State's Jim O’Hora Award which honors the defense's most improved player each season.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m)	304 lb (138 kg)	5.19 s	1.86 s	3.01 s	4.83 s	7.81 s	25+1⁄2 in (0.65 m)	8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)	24 reps
Bench press from Pro Day, all other values from NFL Combine.^[2]

New York Giants

Alford's most memorable moment with the Giants was a devastating sack of Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLII. With less than one minute remaining in the game and the New England Patriots down 17–14 with possession of the ball, Alford sacked Brady resulting in a 3rd and 20 situation. The Giants went on to shock the previously undefeated Patriots 17–14 in what's widely considered one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history. As a rookie in 2007, Alford played in all 16 regular season games and all 4 postseason games. He was the snapper for field goals and extra points all season. He finished with 8 tackles (1 solo), 1 sack, 5 quarterback hurries and 2 quarterback hits. In 2008, he played in all 16 regular season games with 3 starts and played in the NFC Divisional Playoff game vs. Philadelphia. He finished with 26 tackles (9 solo), 2.5 sacks, 3 tackles for losses, 4 quarterback hurries, 7 quarterback hits, and 1 pass defensed. Alford missed the 2009 NFL season after he tore his MCL and partially tore his ACL in the preseason. He was waived on September 4, 2010.

Oakland Raiders

On September 8, 2010, Alford signed with the Oakland Raiders. He was waived on October 6.

Seattle Seahawks

He then spent the following offseason with the Seattle Seahawks, but did not make the final roster.

Virginia Destroyers

Alford signed with the Virginia Destroyers of the UFL. It was the Destroyers' inaugural season in the UFL, and Alford helped lead them to a victory in the 2011 UFL Championship Game over the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Locos.^[3] The win gives Alford a championship in both the NFL and UFL.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Alford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 17, 2012.^[4]

Alford was cut June 25, 2012 in training camp, but was re-signed on August 7, 2012.^[5] He played in 10 regular season games for the Roughriders during the 2012 season, making 11 tackles and two sacks.^[6]

He was released by the team on May 23, 2013.

Personal life

Alford was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised by his grandmother.^[7] He was a standout player at Orange High School, where he was named All-State, a U.S. Army All-American, and was listed among the G&W Recruiting Report Top 50 defensive players in the nation. Alford also was named to the Prep Star Dream Team.^[8]

On February 29, 2008, Alford was awarded the City of Orange Township's Key to the City.^[9]

References

^ Ken Palmer (August 28, 2007). "Strahan Decision Forthcoming". Scout.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2016.
^ "Jay Alford, DS #11 DT, Penn State". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
^ "Virginia Destroyers of UFL give Marty Schottenheimer first pro title". ESPN.com.
^ "Roughrider Roster Moves". Saskatchewan Roughriders. June 17, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.
^ "Riders sign two". Saskatchewan Roughriders. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.
^ Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 142. ISBN 978-0983513667.
^ "Alford Meets the Media". Scout.com. April 29, 2007.
^ "Giants.com - The Official Website of the New York Giants". Archived from the original on August 24, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2007.
^ "Orange embraces Alford, its NY Giant". NJ.com.

External links

"Alford Meets the Media", The Giants Insider, April 29, 2007

[1] Ken Palmer (August 28, 2007). "Strahan Decision Forthcoming". Scout.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2012. Retrieved December 23, 2016.

[2] "Jay Alford, DS #11 DT, Penn State". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2021.

[3] "Virginia Destroyers of UFL give Marty Schottenheimer first pro title". ESPN.com.

[4] "Roughrider Roster Moves". Saskatchewan Roughriders. June 17, 2012. Archived from the original on June 19, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2012.

[5] "Riders sign two". Saskatchewan Roughriders. August 7, 2012. Archived from the original on August 9, 2012. Retrieved August 7, 2012.

[6] Maher, Tod; Gill, Bob (2013). The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012. Maher Sports Media. p. 142. ISBN 978-0983513667.

[7] "Alford Meets the Media". Scout.com. April 29, 2007.

[8] "Giants.com - The Official Website of the New York Giants". Archived from the original on August 24, 2007. Retrieved April 29, 2007.

[9] "Orange embraces Alford, its NY Giant". NJ.com.

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