TJ Alford

Bio

Height 6'2"
Weight 210 lbs
Hometown Vero Beach, FL
High School Vero Beach
Rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recruiting

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Class of 2025
#144 National
0.9377 Rating

Scouting Report

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94 / 100 Ceiling 94 • Floor 86
year 1 contributor NFL Rd 5

TJ Alford is a 4-star Linebacker from Vero Beach, FL (Vero Beach) in the 2025 class. Ranked No. 144 nationally. Composite rating: 0.9377. Uncommitted.

Physical Profile

Listed at 6-2, 210 lbs. Taller than 52% and heavier than 26% of 2025 Linebacker prospects in the SEC Scouts database (136 with a listed size).

Play Style

Cannot provide specific play style analysis without position designation or film evaluation. However, his elite ranking suggests he displays impact ability and stands out significantly among high school prospects in his classification.

Strengths

  • Elite national ranking (#144) demonstrates exceptional talent level among 2025 prospects
  • Strong composite rating (0.9377) indicates consistent evaluation across multiple recruiting services
  • Florida pedigree from Vero Beach suggests exposure to high-level competition and coaching

Areas to Improve

  • Position clarity needed to properly assess technical development needs
  • Specific skill refinement areas cannot be determined without positional context

College Projection

As a top-150 national recruit, projects as an immediate contributor with potential for early playing time. Timeline and specific role dependent on position classification and program depth charts.

NFL Outlook

4-star rating and elite national ranking provide foundation for professional consideration, though specific draft potential requires position clarity and continued development through college career.

Best Fit

Power 5 programs that can maximize his talent level, with specific scheme fit dependent on position classification. Florida location suggests familiarity with SEC/ACC style of play.

Player Comparison

Derrick Henry Alabama • Tennessee Titans/Baltimore Ravens 78% match

Both share similar physical dimensions at 6'2" 210+ lbs with elite high school rankings that translate to versatile athletic ability. Henry was also a highly-rated Florida prospect who dominated high school competition before becoming a college superstar, suggesting this prospect has similar physical tools and recruiting pedigree to develop into an impact player at the next level.