Damien Alford

Alford played college football for the Syracuse Orange from 2020 to 2023. He played in 42 games where he had 67 catches for 1,291 yards and seven touchdowns. He then transferred to the University of Utah in 2024 where he played in four games for the Utes, but did not record any statistics. ==Professional career==

In the final Canadian Football League's Amateur Scouting Bureau rankings for players eligible for the 2025 CFL draft, Alford was listed as the seventh-best player available. Calgary Stampeders Alford was drafted first overall by the Calgary Stampeders in the draft and signed with the team on May 6, 2025. After spending the first game of the 2025 season on the injured list, he made his professional debut on June 14, against the Toronto Argonauts, where he had one catch for 31 yards. New Orleans Saints On January 6, 2026, Alford signed a reserve/futures contract with the New Orleans Saints. ==Personal life==

Alford has three siblings and grew up in Montreal. ==References==