a ball-hawking, all-conference DB who turned lockdown traits into NFL value
Robert Alford was a standout Southeastern Louisiana cornerback whose 2011 season showed his playmaking profile: 52 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 7 pass breakups, earning second-team All-Southland honors. That kind of production signals a DB who reads routes well, attacks the ball, and brings legitimate upside in coverage, not just clean-up tackling. His path to becoming a second-round NFL pick also suggests toughness and development upside. If you want a defensive back with proven ball skills, competitive edge, and a résumé that shows he can elevate a secondary, Alford is absolutely worth a look.
