Alec Eric Lindstrom (born July 7, 1998) is an American professional football center for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.
| No. 70 – New York Jets | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Center |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 7, 1998 Dudley, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Shepherd Hill (Dudley, MA) |
| College: | Boston College (2017–2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Early life
editLindstrom grew up in Dudley, Massachusetts, and attended Shepherd Hill Regional High School.[1] He committed to play college football at Boston College over an offer from UMass.[2]
College career
editLindstrom missed his freshman year due to injury and redshirted the season.[3] He was named the Eagles' starting center going into his redshirt sophomore season and started all 13 of the team's games and was named third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).[4] He was named first team All-ACC as a redshirt junior after starting 11 games for the team.[5] After considering entering the 2021 NFL Draft, Lindstrom decided to return to Boston College for a fifth season.[6] He repeated as a first team All-ACC selection in 2021 and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy.[7]
Professional career
edit| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) |
296 lb (134 kg) |
32+5⁄8 in (0.83 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
5.18 s | 1.74 s | 2.98 s | 4.66 s | 7.50 s | 29.0 in (0.74 m) |
9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
25 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[8][9] | ||||||||||||
Lindstrom signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] On September 17, 2022, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On November 15, 2022, he was placed on the practice squad/injured list.[12]
On January 23, 2023, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys.[13] He was waived on August 29.[14]
Memphis Showboats
editLindstrom signed with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL on January 24, 2024.[15] His contract was terminated on August 6, 2024.[16]
Los Angeles Rams
editLindstrom signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 6, 2024.[17] He was waived on August 25.[18]
New York Jets
editOn October 9, 2024, Lindstrom was signed to the New York Jets practice squad.[19] On October 31, 2024, he was signed to the active roster.[20]
Personal life
editLindstrom's older brother, Chris Lindstrom, plays for the Atlanta Falcons.[21] His father, Chris Sr., was a defensive lineman at Boston University and played in the NFL and USFL. His uncle, Dave Lindstrom, played for the Kansas City Chiefs for eight seasons and another uncle, Eric, played in NFL Europe and the Canadian Football League.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom shows more for scouts at Boston College's Pro Day". Telegram & Gazette. March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Hall, Brendan C. (June 19, 2016). "Shepherd Hill's Alec Lindstrom commits to Boston College". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Boston College's Alec Lindstrom anchors offensive conversion". Boston Herald. September 7, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ "Dudley's Alec Lindstrom will return to anchor Boston College offensive line". Telegram & Gazette. January 19, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Former Shepherd Hill standout Alec Lindstrom named to All-ACC 1st team for Boston College". Telegram & Gazette. December 22, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
- ^ Black, A.J. (January 15, 2021). "Center Alec Lindstrom Announces Return For 2021 Season". SI.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom named as a Rimington Trophy finalist for Boston College". Telegram & Gazette. December 6, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ "Alec Lindstrom Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ "2022 Draft Scout Alec Lindstrom, Boston College NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (August 30, 2022). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ Eatman, Nick (August 31, 2022). "Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees". DallasCowboys.com.
- ^ "Cowboys to add Antonio Callaway to practice squad". November 16, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ Ochoa, RJ (January 23, 2023). "Dallas Cowboys roster news: Team announces 5 players signed to Reserve/Futures contracts". Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ @UFL_PR (January 24, 2024). "The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 8 players for the upcoming 2024 season" (Tweet). Retrieved January 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ @UFL_PR (August 6, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions:" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 6, 2024). "Rams sign offensive linemen Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom; waive tight end Neal Johnson and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ Jackson, Stu (August 25, 2024). "Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 9, 2024). "Jets Sign S Jaylen Key, OL Alec Lindstrom to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 31, 2024). "Jets Place WR Allen Lazard, DT Leku Fotu on IR; Sign K Riley Patterson, OL Alec Lindstrom to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
- ^ "Alec Lindstrom: Would be 'pretty cool' to play with brother Chris on Falcons". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 4, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
- ^ Auman, Greg (March 7, 2022). "Alec Lindstrom looking to continue tradition by becoming family's fifth NFL draft pick in 2 generations". The Athletic. Retrieved April 5, 2022.