Joe Alt
Career Summary
Joe Alt entered the NFL after three seasons at Notre Dame.
The offensive tackle became the Chargers' first-round selection in 2024.
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Early Life
Alt grew up in a family with NFL experience.
His father, John Alt, played offensive tackle for Kansas City from 1984 through 1996 and earned two Pro Bowl selections.
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High School
Alt attended Totino-Grace High School in Minnesota.
He played quarterback, linebacker, defensive end and tight end before taking on more blocking duties. He earned first-team All-State honors in 2020.
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College Career
Alt appeared in 38 games at Notre Dame, starting 33.
He became a full-time starter in 2022 and developed into one of college football's leading offensive tackles.
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Path to the NFL
The Chargers selected Alt fifth overall in 2024.
Los Angeles used its first-round pick on the Notre Dame tackle.
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Career Accomplishments
Alt was a unanimous first-team All-American in 2023.
He helped anchor a Notre Dame offense that ranked among the program's strongest in scoring and total yardage.
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