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|name=Jay Alford |image=Alford 2008 BWscrimmage.jpg |image_size=200 |caption=Alford signing autographs at Penn State in 2008 |number=93, 94 |position=Defensive tackle |birth_date={{birth date and age|1983|5|28}} |birth_place=Orange, New Jersey |death_date= |death_place= |height_ft=6 |height_in=3 |weight_lbs=304 |high_school=Orange (NJ) |college=Penn State |draftyear=2007 |draftround=3 |draftpick=81 |pastteams=
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|statlabel1=Total tackles |statvalue1=18 |statlabel2=Sacks |statvalue2=3.5 |statlabel3=Forced fumbles |statvalue3=0 |statlabel4=Fumble recoveries |statvalue4=0 |nfl=ALF474006 |pfr=A/AlfoJa99 |cfl=5431 }} Jason Jamaal Alford (born May 28, 1983) is a former American football defensive tackle. He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State. Alford has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks. 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 careerAlford 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 careerAlford 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 careerNational Football LeaguePre-draft
New York GiantsAlford'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 the greatest upset 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 QB hurries and 2 QB 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 QB hurries, 7 QB 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. On September 8, 2010, Alford signed with the Oakland Raiders. He was waived on October 6. He then spent the following offseason with the Seattle Seahawks, but did not make the final roster. United Football LeagueVirginia DestroyersAlford 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.[4] The win gives Alford a championship in both the NFL and UFL. Canadian Football LeagueSaskatchewan RoughridersAlford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 17, 2012.[5] Alford was cut June 25, 2012 in training camp, but was re-signed on August 7, 2012.[6] He played in 10 regular season games for the Roughriders during the 2012 season, making 11 tackles and two sacks.[7] He was released by the team on May 23, 2013. Personal lifeAlford was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised by his grandmother.[8] 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.[9] On February 29, 2008, Alford was awarded the City of Orange Township's Key to the City.[10] References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://giants.scout.com/2/673117.html|title=Strahan Decision Forthcoming|author=Ken Palmer|date=August 28, 2007|work=Scout.com|access-date=December 23, 2016}} 2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?STORY_ID=3208|title=The Official Website of the Chicago Bears|publisher=}} 3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/draft/position_rankings?position=DT&season=2007|title=position_rankings NFL Draft|work=Sporting News}} 4. ^{{cite web|url=http://espn.go.com/united-football-league/story/_/id/7133522/virginia-destroyers-ufl-give-marty-schottenheimer-first-pro-title|title=Virginia Destroyers of UFL give Marty Schottenheimer first pro title|work=ESPN.com}} 5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.riderville.com/article/roughrider-roster-moves-20120617020645|title=Roughrider Roster Moves|date=June 17, 2012|work=Saskatchewan Roughriders}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.riderville.com/article/riders-sign-two|title=Riders sign two|date=August 7, 2012|work=Saskatchewan Roughriders}} 7. ^{{cite book|last1=Maher|first1=Tod|last2=Gill|first2=Bob|title=The Canadian Pro Football Encyclopedia: Every Player, Coach and Game, 1946–2012|date=2013|publisher=Maher Sports Media|isbn=978-0983513667|page=142|pages=}} 8. ^{{cite web|url=http://giants.scout.com/2/639880.html|title=Alford Meets the Media|author=|date=April 29, 2007|work=Scout.com}} 9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.giants.com/team/player.asp?player_id=300|title=Giants.com - The Official Website of the New York Giants|publisher=}} 10. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2008/02/orange_embraces_alford_its_ny.html|title=Orange embraces Alford, its NY Giant|work=NJ.com}} External links
16 : 1983 births|Living people|African-American players of American football|African-American players of Canadian football|American football defensive tackles|Canadian football defensive linemen|New York Giants players|Oakland Raiders players|Penn State Nittany Lions football players|People from Orange, New Jersey|Players of American football from New Jersey|Saskatchewan Roughriders players|Seattle Seahawks players|Sportspeople from Essex County, New Jersey|Super Bowl champions|Virginia Destroyers players |
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