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Alec Lindstrom

Alec Eric Lindstrom (born July 7, 1998) is an American professional football center. He played college football at Boston College and also played for the Memphis Showboats of the United Football League (UFL).

Alec Lindstrom
Lindstrom with the Memphis Showboats in 2025
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PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998 (age 27)
Dudley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High schoolShepherd Hill
(Dudley, Massachusetts)
CollegeBoston College (2017–2021)
NFL draft2022: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Games played1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+3⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		296 lb
(134 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		5.18 s1.74 s2.98 s4.66 s7.50 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 3 in
(2.82 m)		25 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9][10]

Dallas Cowboys

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On April 30, 2022, Lindstrom signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent.[11] On August 30, he was waived as part of final roster cuts and signed to the practice squad the following day.[12][13] On September 17, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On November 15, Lindstrom was placed on the practice squad/injured list.[14]

On January 23, 2023, Lindstrom signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys.[15] On August 29, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.[16]

Memphis Showboats (first stint)

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Lindstrom signed with the Memphis Showboats of the UFL on January 24, 2024.[17] His contract was terminated on August 6.[18]

Los Angeles Rams

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On August 6, 2024, Lindstrom signed with the Los Angeles Rams.[19] On August 25, he was waived as part of final roster cuts.[20]

New York Jets

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On October 9, 2024, Lindstrom was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad, released from the practice squad on October 17, and then re-signed to the practice squad on October 23.[21][22][23] On October 31, he was signed to the active roster.[24] On November 16, he was released by the Jets.[25]

Memphis Showboats (second stint)

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On February 17, 2025, Lindstrom re-signed with the Showboats.[26]

New England Patriots

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On July 30, 2025, Lindstrom signed with the New England Patriots.[27] On August 26, he was released as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[28][29] On September 1, he was released from the practice squad.[30]

Louisville Kings

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On January 13, 2026, Lindstrom was selected by the Louisville Kings in the 2026 UFL Draft.[31] He was released on March 19.[32]

Personal life

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Lindstrom's older brother, Chris Lindstrom, plays for the Atlanta Falcons.[33] His father, Chris Sr., was a defensive end 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.[34]

References

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  1. ↑ "Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom shows more for scouts at Boston College's Pro Day". Telegram & Gazette. March 25, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  2. ↑ Hall, Brendan C. (June 19, 2016). "Shepherd Hill's Alec Lindstrom commits to Boston College". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Boston College's Alec Lindstrom anchors offensive conversion". Boston Herald. September 7, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  4. ↑ "Dudley's Alec Lindstrom will return to anchor Boston College offensive line". Telegram & Gazette. January 19, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Former Shepherd Hill standout Alec Lindstrom named to All-ACC 1st team for Boston College". Telegram & Gazette. December 22, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2022.
  6. ↑ Black, A.J. (January 15, 2021). "Center Alec Lindstrom Announces Return For 2021 Season". SI.com. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Former Shepherd Hill star Alec Lindstrom named as a Rimington Trophy finalist for Boston College". Telegram & Gazette. December 6, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Alec Lindstrom Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  9. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Alec Lindstrom, Boston College NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  10. ↑ "2022 NFL Combine: Weigh-ins, measurements, and testing results from Indianapolis". ProFootballNetwork.com. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Alec Lindstrom Signs UDFA Deal with Dallas Cowboys". Boston College Eagles On SI. April 30, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  12. ↑ Eatman, Nick (August 30, 2022). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com.
  13. ↑ Eatman, Nick (August 31, 2022). "Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees". DallasCowboys.com.
  14. ↑ "Cowboys to add Antonio Callaway to practice squad". November 16, 2022. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
  15. ↑ Ochoa, RJ (January 23, 2023). "Dallas Cowboys roster news: Team announces 5 players signed to Reserve/Futures contracts". Blogging the Boys. SB Nation. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com. August 29, 2023.
  17. ↑ @UFL_PR (January 24, 2024). "The United Football League, the premier spring football league, has agreed to terms with the following 8 players for the upcoming 2024 season" (Tweet). Retrieved January 24, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  18. ↑ @UFL_PR (August 6, 2024). "The #UFL has announced the following transactions" (Tweet). Retrieved August 6, 2024 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  19. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 6, 2024). "Rams sign offensive linemen Conor McDermott, Matt Kaskey and Alec Lindstrom; waive tight end Neal Johnson and defensive back Kenny Logan Jr". TheRams.com. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
  20. ↑ Jackson, Stu (August 25, 2024). "Rams waive 10 players and release Boston Scott and Carlos Watkins ahead of 2024 53-man roster deadline". TheRams.com.
  21. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 9, 2024). "Jets Sign S Jaylen Key, OL Alec Lindstrom to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  22. ↑ "Jets Sign S Marquise Blair to Practice Squad". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Jets Sign S Jalen Mills to Active Roster; Place OL Xavier Newman on Injured Reserve". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  24. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (October 31, 2024). "Jets Place WR Allen Lazard, DT Leku Fotu on IR; Sign K Riley Patterson, OL Alec Lindstrom to Active Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  25. ↑ "Jets Activate S Chuck Clark, Elevate K Anders Carlson". www.newyorkjets.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  26. ↑ "UFL Communications Department". X.com. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
  27. ↑ "Patriots Make A Series of Transactions". Patriots.com. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. Retrieved August 27, 2025.
  29. ↑ "Patriots Claim QB Tommy DeVito and CB Charles Woods; Release WR Javon Baker and WR Kendrick Bourne; Sign 16 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 27, 2025.
  30. ↑ "Patriots Make Changes to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Day One of the 2026 UFL Draft Delivers Immediate Impact and Familiar Faces". www.theufl.com. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
  32. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
  33. ↑ "Alec Lindstrom: Would be 'pretty cool' to play with brother Chris on Falcons". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 4, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  34. ↑ Auman, Greg (March 7, 2022). "Alec Lindstrom looking to continue tradition by becoming family's fifth NFL draft pick in 2 generations". The Athletic. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
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