New Mexico State University Athletics

2008 (Junior): Alford played in 11 of 12 games for the Aggies in 2008 at the defensive line position. He tallied 32 tackles on the season, two tackles-for-a-loss and three quarterback hurries. Alford had a season-high seven tackles against New Mexico (9/27) and Idaho (10/ 25). He also recorded six tackles versus San Jose State (10/18). Alford grabbed at least three tackles in six games.

Feather River College: Alford finished the 2007 season second on the team with 78 tackles, 36 solo and 42 assisted. He had 9.5 tackles for a loss of 35 yards, three sacks, one interception, two forced fumbles, one blocked kick and three pass break-ups on the year.

High School: He was a star defensive lineman for Dillion High School in South Carolina. He helped his team to two league championship and a state runner-up spot his junior season. He was named an all-state and all-region selection his senior season, after tallying 80 tackles, 13 sacks and three forced fumbles.

Personal: He is the son of Randall and Debbie Alford. He plans to major in business management.