Tarvos "TJ" Alford II (born November 29, 2006) is an American college football linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life Alford attended John Carroll High School in Fort Pierce, Florida before transferring to Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida before his junior year.Florida high school football: Which transfers could have a major impact this postseason?Recruiting: Learn the details of Vero Beach linebacker T.J. Alford's commitment to Ohio State As a junior in 2023, he was the TCPalm Defensive Player of the Year after recording 114 tackles and four sacks.Super 11: Vero Beach's T.J. Alford shakes off distractions, is ready to 'put on' for the city Alford was selected to play in the Navy All-American Bowl.Linebacker Tarvos Alford Honored as a 2025 Navy All-American He committed to Ohio State University to play college football.Ohio State football: 2025 4-star linebacker Tarvos Alford announces commitment to BuckeyesFour-star 2025 linebacker commits to Ohio StateWhy Ohio State sees 2025 linebacker commit Tarvos Alford as a future All-American
College career Alford played in 11 games his first year at Ohio State in 2025, recording six tackles.An Ohio State freshman has lost his black stripe: Buckeye Breakfast He recorded an interception in the first game of the 2026 season against Ball State.How TJ Alford, Kenyatta Jackson and the rest of Ohio State’s defense graded vs. Ball State
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External links Ohio State Buckeyes bio