Winnipeg Blue Bombers Following his collegiate career, Alford signed with the
Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the
Canadian Football League (CFL) on February 10, 2020. However, due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, he did not play in 2020 and several of his pro day workouts were canceled. After completing
training camp with the Blue Bombers in
2021, Alford won a starting job at
cornerback and played in his first professional game on August 5, 2021, against the
Hamilton Tiger-Cats where he recorded six defensive tackles. On September 18, 2021, he recorded his first career interception and first career
touchdown as he picked off
Edmonton Elks quarterback
Taylor Cornelius and returned it 20 yards for the score. He finished the game with two tackles, two interceptions, and a forced fumble and was named the CFL's top performer of the week. He would help the Bombers' league-leading defense to their second consecutive
Grey Cup title as they defeated the Tiger-Cats 33–25.
Atlanta Falcons On January 10, 2022, Alford signed a reserve/future contract with the
Atlanta Falcons. On October 2, during a game against the
Cleveland Browns, he made a game-sealing interception on a pass thrown by
Jacoby Brissett to win the game 23–20. On April 7, 2025, Alford re-signed with the Falcons on a one-year deal.
Buffalo Bills On March 12, 2026, Alford signed a three-year contract with the
Buffalo Bills, worth up to $21 million. ==NFL career statistics==