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Brian Alford

WR

A 3rd-round pick (70th overall) in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Purdue, Brian Alford has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 1999 with NYG, capping a 2-season NFL career.

Size

6'1", 190#

College

Purdue

Draft

Rd 3, 70th overall (1998)

Seasons

1998–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
43.7

46th percentile among WRs · limited sample

2 games · 5 targets

Role×0.14-0.40
Hands×0.1-0.06
Volume×0.12-1.01
Total EPA×0.22-0.51
EPA/target×0.3+0.05
Yards/target×0.12-0.56

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size50▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands24▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat47▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability72▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share39▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share34▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency56▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume18▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999NYG43.72171

Career profile

Brian Alford has appeared in 2 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYG.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15LAR—40.7
Week 17DAL1 rec, 7 yds, 1 TD44.6

Brian Alford — common questions

What position does Brian Alford play?
Brian Alford is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Brian Alford played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brian Alford has played for NYG (1999).
Where did Brian Alford go to college?
Brian Alford played college football at Purdue.
When was Brian Alford drafted?
Brian Alford was selected in round 3, 70th overall, of the 1998 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brian Alford scored?
Brian Alford has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Brian Alford's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brian Alford rated 43.7 for 1999, the 46th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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