The Cache Valley Media Group Top 25 Aggies of 2024 continues with the reveal of the number 17 player for the upcoming football season – he’s a 6-foot-1, 245-pound linebacker who wears jersey number 33 – Max Alford.
Alford played in all 13 of Utah State’s games as a true freshman in 2022, starting four times late in the season. He finished that year with 40 tackles and 4 tackles for loss. Alford earned Mountain West Freshman of the Week for recording 8 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss against New Mexico.
In 2023, Alford was set for a breakout season, winning one of the two starting linebacker roles going into his sophomore year. However, on the first defensive snap of the year, Alford suffered a season-ending knee injury. According to interim head coach Nate Dreiling, Alford will be ready to play by the start of the season and should participate in fall camp. With both of USU’s linebackers from last season departing in the offseason, Alford should have another chance at a breakout season.
The Top 25 Aggies is based on a vote from members of Utah State media including Jason Walker, Eric Frandsen, Craig Hislop and Ajay Salvesen. A public fan poll was also used with its results being used as a fifth ballot. The full list of 25 players will be revealed one at a time each weekday on the Full Court Press (106.9 FM, 1390 AM) at 4:25 p.m. from July 22 until August 26.
Previously revealed players on the Top 25 Aggies of 2024
25. Elliott Nimrod
24. Andre Seldon
23. Bo Maile
22. Teague Andersen
21. Josh Sterzer
20. Robert Briggs
19. Jon Ross Maye
18. Cian Slone
