Max Alford brings proven depth, tackling range, and academic consistency to BYU’s linebacker room
Max Alford is a transfer linebacker for BYU who has already shown he can contribute in meaningful snaps: he played in 16 games with five starts at Utah State and totaled 42 career tackles with 4.0 tackles for loss, while also earning two-time Academic All-Mountain West and Mountain West Scholar-Athlete honors. His profile suggests a dependable, intelligent, high-floor defender with good interior linebacker size at 6-foot-1, 245 pounds, and the kind of steady preparation coaches value. If you want a tough, assignment-sound LB who can add depth and reliability, he looks like a solid fit.
