24 Facts About Jay Alford

Jason Jamaal Alford was born on May 28,1983 and is an American former professional football defensive tackle.

Jay Alford was selected by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Jay Alford was a member of the Oakland Raiders, Seattle Seahawks, Virginia Destroyers, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

In 2007, Jay Alford served as the Giants' long snapper during field goal attempts, due to a season-ending injury to Ryan Kuehl.

Jay Alford attended Orange High School about 30 minutes from Giants Stadium.

Jay Alford played in 46 games with 41 starts for the Nittany Lions and recorded 118 tackles, 32 tackles for losses and 19 sacks.

Jay Alford recovered four fumbles, forced three fumbles, deflected 12 passes and registered three quarterback pressures.

Jay Alford was named Third-team All-America selection by the Associated Press and was All-Big Ten selection as a junior and senior.

Jay Alford finished his senior season with 32 tackles and eight sacks.

Jay Alford earned a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Arts from Penn State in 2006.

Jay Alford was selected for Penn State's Jim O'Hora Award which honors the defense's most improved player each season.

Jay Alford's most memorable moment with the Giants was a devastating sack of Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLII.

Jay Alford was the snapper for field goals and extra points all season.

Jay Alford finished with 8 tackles, 1 sack, 5 quarterback hurries and 2 quarterback hits.

Jay Alford finished with 26 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 3 tackles for losses, 4 quarterback hurries, 7 quarterback hits, and 1 pass defensed.

Jay Alford missed the 2009 NFL season after he tore his MCL and partially tore his ACL in the preseason.

On September 8,2010, Jay Alford signed with the Oakland Raiders.

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

Jay Alford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 17,2012.

Jay Alford was cut June 25,2012 in training camp, but was re-signed on August 7,2012.

Jay Alford played in 10 regular season games for the Roughriders during the 2012 season, making 11 tackles and two sacks.

Jay Alford was released by the team on May 23,2013.

Jay Alford was born in Orange, New Jersey and raised by his grandmother.

On February 29,2008, Jay Alford was awarded the City of Orange Township's Key to the City.