In this installment of the Nittany Lion’s Den Alumni Check-Up we are spotlighting former Penn State defensive tackle Jay Alford. Jay played four seasons for the Blue and White, starting all four years at defensive tackle. Jay earned All Big-Ten selection honors in his junior and senior campaigns, and recorded a career-high 8 sacks in his senior year. Alford went on to be drafted in the third round (81st overall) by the New York Giants, in the 2007 NFL draft. Jay has proven his worth to the Giants, often playing in the defensive tackle rotation, and assuming the role of starting longsnapper on field goals and PATs. Alford contributed heavily in the 2008 Super Bowl victory, recording a memorable sack of Tom Brady during the final drive, with just under a minute left. Alford’s sack served as a nail in the coffin for the Patriots, and sealed an improbable Super Bowl victory for the underdog Giants. Jay Alford has had great success in college and the NFL, and we here at Nittany Lion’s Den all wish him additional success, happiness, and good health.
Jay Alford graduated from PSU in 2007
