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Joe Alt

Offensive Tackle, Los Angeles Chargers · #76.

Player facts

Team: Los Angeles Chargers
Position: Offensive Tackle
Number: 76
Born: Feb 28, 2003 (age 23)
Birthplace: North Oaks, MN, USA
Height: 6' 8"
Weight: 322 lbs
College: Notre Dame
Experience: 3 seasons
Status: Active

About

Joseph George Alt (born February 28, 2003) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, twice earning All-American honors before being selected fifth overall by the Chargers in the 2024 NFL draft. He is the son of former Kansas City Chiefs player John Alt and younger brother of ice hockey player Mark Alt.

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Background

Early life

Alt was born on February 28, 2003, in North Oaks, Minnesota. He attended the Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota. He played inside linebacker, offensive tackle, and tight end. He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2021, Alt played offensive tackle and tight end. He played in all 13 games and started the final 13 games at left tackle. In 2023, he was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's best OL/Interior DL. He was unanimously named to the 2023 College Football All-America Team and declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season.

Personal life

His father John Alt played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. His older brother Mark is a professional ice hockey player. As a defenseman, Mark played 20 games in the National Hockey League.

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