John Alford was drafted No. 318 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of South Carolina State. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #318
- Round
- 12
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How John Alford came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive tackle DT
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 318
Who came off the board on either side of John Alford.
New Mexico
Notre Dame
Utah State
Southern
South Carolina State in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DT picks from South Carolina State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
John Alford in the 1981 NFL Draft
John Alford is a Defensive tackle out of South Carolina State selected No. 318 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. South Carolina State has produced 34 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was John Alford drafted?
John Alford was selected No. 318 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-alford.
What college did John Alford play for?
John Alford played college football at South Carolina State in the MEAC. See every South Carolina State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-state-bulldogs.
How did John Alford's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/john-alford.