Alec Lindstrom Explained

Alec Lindstrom
Current Team:Los Angeles Rams
Number:58
Position:Center
Birth Date:7 July 1998
Birth Place:Dudley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:300
High School:Shepherd Hill
(Dudley, MA)
College:Boston College (2017–2021)
Undraftedyear:2022
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • 2× First-team All-ACC (2020, 2021)
  • Third-team All-ACC (2019)
Statlabel1:Games played
Statlabel2:Games started
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Pfr:LindAl00

Alec Eric Lindstrom (born July 7, 1998) is an American football center for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boston College.

Early life and high school

Lindstrom 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

Lindstrom 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

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.[8] [9] 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.[10]

On January 23, 2023, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys.[11] He was waived on August 29.[12]

Memphis Showboats

Lindstrom signed with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL on January 24, 2024.[13] His contract was terminated on August 6, 2024.[14]

Los Angeles Rams

Lindstrom signed with the Los Angeles Rams on August 6, 2024.[15]

Personal life

Lindstrom's older brother, Chris Lindstrom, plays for the Atlanta Falcons.[16] 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.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom shows more for scouts at Boston College's Pro Day. Telegram & Gazette. March 25, 2022. April 5, 2022.
  2. Web site: Shepherd Hill's Alec Lindstrom commits to Boston College. Brendan C.. Hall. ESPN.com. June 19, 2016. April 5, 2022.
  3. Web site: Boston College's Alec Lindstrom anchors offensive conversion. Boston Herald. September 7, 2020. April 4, 2022.
  4. Web site: Dudley's Alec Lindstrom will return to anchor Boston College offensive line. Telegram & Gazette. January 19, 2021. April 5, 2022.
  5. Web site: Former Shepherd Hill standout Alec Lindstrom named to All-ACC 1st team for Boston College. Telegram & Gazette. December 22, 2020. April 4, 2022.
  6. Web site: Center Alec Lindstrom Announces Return For 2021 Season. A.J.. Black. SI.com. January 15, 2021. April 5, 2022.
  7. Web site: Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom named as a Rimington Trophy finalist for Boston College. Telegram & Gazette. December 6, 2021. April 5, 2022.
  8. Web site: Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. August 30, 2022.
  9. Web site: Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees. Eatman, Nick. DallasCowboys.com. August 31, 2022.
  10. Web site: Cowboys to add Antonio Callaway to practice squad . 16 November 2022 . 17 November 2022 . 16 November 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221116030906/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/15/cowboys-to-add-antonio-callaway-to-practice-squad/amp/ . dead .
  11. Web site: Ochoa . RJ . January 23, 2023 . Dallas Cowboys roster news: Team announces 5 players signed to Reserve/Futures contracts . March 11, 2023 . Blogging the Boys . SB Nation.
  12. News: Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season. August 29, 2023. DallasCowboys.com.
  13. UFL_PR . The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 8 players for the upcoming 2024 season. . 1750315489593528795 . January 24, 2024 . January 24, 2024.
  14. UFL_PR . The #UFL has announced the following transactions: . 1820942963234455811 . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.
  15. News: Jackson . Stu . Rams sign offensive linemen Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom; waive tight end Neal Johnson and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr. . TheRams.com . August 6, 2024 . August 6, 2024.
  16. Web site: Alec Lindstrom: Would be 'pretty cool' to play with brother Chris on Falcons. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 4, 2022. April 5, 2022.
  17. Web site: Alec Lindstrom looking to continue tradition by becoming family's fifth NFL draft pick in 2 generations. Greg. Auman. The Athletic. March 7, 2022. April 5, 2022.

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