Brian Wayne Alford was born on June 7,1975 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Brian Alford
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Brian Alford played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers, earning first-team All-American honors in 1997.
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Brian Alford was selected by the Giants in the third round of the 1998 NFL draft.
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Brian Alford was a three-year starter for football, and named to the Oakland Press Dream Team, first-team all-state as well as voted to play in the Michigan All-Star game as a senior.
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Brian Alford placed 22nd in NCAA in pass receptions, and 2nd in the conference and 17th in nation in yardage.
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On November 23,1996, Brian Alford had the 2nd greatest about of receiving yards in a single Old Oaken Bucket game, with 162 yards.
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Brian Alford was named a team captain, First-team All-American by Sporting News News, 2nd team by the AP 3rd team by Sporting News.
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Brian Alford graduated as the all-time leader in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns.
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Brian Alford set single season receiving yards, and at the time of his graduation, ranked 4th on all-time Big Ten single season list 4th in TD, 4th in receiving yards, and 8th in receptions.
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Brian Alford holds the Purdue record for receiving touchdowns in a career, 31, as well as placing in the top 5 in several other Purdue receiving records.
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Brian Alford was drafted in the third round, 70th overall, by the New York Giants, in the 1998 NFL draft.
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Brian Alford was released August 27,2000 after appearing in just 6 games over the course of 2 seasons, making just 2 catches.
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Brian Alford was released on December 7,2000, only to be re-signed on December 13, and then was then released again on July 12,2001.
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Brian Alford was later signed off the practice squad, catching 6 passes for 148 yards and 3 touchdowns.