Mario Alford
 Alford before a Toronto Argonauts game in 2018. | |||||||||
| No. 13 – Toronto Argonauts | |||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Born: |
February 25, 1992 Greenville, Georgia | ||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 177 lb (80 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school: | Greenville (GA) | ||||||||
| College: | West Virginia | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 7 / Pick: 238 | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Practice roster | ||||||||
| CFL status: | International | ||||||||
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Mario Alford (born February 25, 1992) is an American gridiron football wide receiver for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at West Virginia.[1][2][3]
Professional career
Cincinnati Bengals
Alford was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the seventh round, 238th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played in one game his rookie year with the Bengals registering one catch for 15 yards. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Bengals.[4]
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New York Jets
On November 16, 2016, Alford was signed to the Jets' practice squad.[5] He was released by the team on December 6, 2016.[6]
Cleveland Browns
Alford was signed to the Browns' practice squad on December 13, 2016.[7] He was promoted to the active roster on December 17, 2016.[8]
On September 1, 2017, Alford was waived by the Browns during roster cutdowns.[9]
Chicago Bears
On September 12, 2017, Alford was signed to the Chicago Bears' practice squad. [10]
Toronto Argonauts
On June 3, 2018, Alford signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.[11]
References
- ↑ Duane Rankin, Montgomery Advertiser (August 28, 2014). "WVU WR Mario Alford very familiar with SEC football". The Montgomery Advertiser. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ "WV MetroNews – No longer pressing to be the next Tavon, Alford proves dynamic at new spot". WV MetroNews. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ "WV MetroNews – Upbeat Alford 'going to ball out' during senior season". WV MetroNews. Retrieved July 8, 2015.
- ↑ Toback, Rebecca (September 3, 2016). "Bengals Roster 2016: Cincinnati's 53-man roster is set". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (November 16, 2016). "Jets Sign WR Mario Alford to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- ↑ Allen, Eric (December 6, 2016). "Jets Waive C.J. Spiller and Jeremy Ross". NewYorkJets.com.
- ↑ "Browns promote DL Gabe Wright to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 13, 2016.
- ↑ "Browns promote WR Mario Alford to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Browns reduce roster to 65". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 1, 2017.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 12, 2017). "Freeman joins White on injured reserve". ChicagoBears.com.
- ↑ https://www.argonauts.ca/roster/