Mario Alford - Career Overview

Date of Birth: February 25, 1992
Position: Wide Receiver (WR)
College: West Virginia University

Career History

• Cincinnati Bengals (2015)
  • Drafted in the 7th round of the 2015 NFL Draft (No. 238 overall).
  • Played primarily as a wide receiver and contributed on special teams.
• Cleveland Browns (2016)
  • Signed to the Browns' practice squad and later promoted to the active roster.
  • Provided depth at the wide receiver position and contributed on special teams.
• Chicago Bears (2017)
  • Signed to the Bears' practice squad during the 2017 season.
  • Continued to develop his skills as a wide receiver.

Highlights & Accomplishments

• Known for his speed and agility, Alford was a standout player at West Virginia, where he made significant contributions to the Mountaineers’ offense.
• Had notable performances during college, including a memorable game against Texas in 2014 where he showcased his big-play ability.
• During his NFL tenure, he demonstrated versatility by contributing not only as a receiver but also on special teams.

Post-NFL Career

• Details about Alford's post-NFL career are less documented, and he has remained relatively low-profile since his time in the league.

Mario Alford's career in the NFL spanned three seasons, during which he showcased his potential as a wide receiver and special teams player. While he may not have achieved stardom, his contributions to the teams he played for highlighted his dedication to the sport.