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Mario Alford

WR

A 7th-round pick (238th overall) in the 2015 NFL Draft out of West Virginia; Georgia Military, Mario Alford has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2017 with CHI, capping a 3-season NFL career. His agility stands out most — the 90th percentile at the position. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 177#

College

West Virginia; Georgia Military

Draft

Rd 7, 238th overall (2015)

Seasons

2015–2017

2016 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.3

45th percentile among WRs · limited sample

3 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.10
Hands×0.1+0.08
Volume×0.12-1.09
Total EPA×0.22-0.57
EPA/target×0.3+0.08
Yards/target×0.12+0.08

2016 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed68▶

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

Burst36▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility90▶

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

Size5▶

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

Receiving

Hands54▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability56▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share60▶

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

Air-Yards Share60▶

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

Impact

Efficiency54▶

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

Volume2▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2016CLE45.33
2015CIN48.71115

Career profile

Mario Alford has appeared in 4 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: CIN (2015), CLE (2016).

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 15 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2015 with CIN: 15 yards and 0 touchdowns in 1 game.

Career highs (regular season)

2016 splits

regular season

2016 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 15BUF—42.7
Week 16LAC—42.6
Week 17PIT—41.9

Mario Alford — common questions

What position does Mario Alford play?
Mario Alford is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Mario Alford played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Mario Alford has played for CIN (2015), CLE (2016).
Where did Mario Alford go to college?
Mario Alford played college football at West Virginia; Georgia Military.
When was Mario Alford drafted?
Mario Alford was selected in round 7, 238th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Mario Alford scored?
Mario Alford has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Mario Alford's ScoutIndex Rating?
Mario Alford rated 45.3 for 2016, the 45th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 7, 2015