Brian Alford was drafted No. 70 overall by the New York Giants in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #70
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Brian Alford came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 19991 years after the draft
Around pick 70
Who came off the board on either side of Brian Alford.
Mississippi State
UCLA
Florida State
Stephen F. Austin · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Purdue in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brian Alford in the 1998 NFL Draft
Brian Alford is a Wide receiver out of Purdue selected No. 70 overall by the New York Giants in the 1998 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games Purdue has produced 100 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 Brian Alford drafted?
Brian Alford was selected No. 70 overall by the New York Giants in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/brian-alford.
What college did Brian Alford play for?
Brian Alford played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Brian Alford's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/brian-alford.