Alec Lindstrom

Alec Eric Lindstrom (born July 7, 1998) is an American football center who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College.

Alec Lindstrom
Personal information
Born: (1998-07-07) July 7, 1998
Dudley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:300 lb (136 kg)
Career information
High school:Shepherd Hill
(Dudley, MA)
College:Boston College (2017–2021)
Position:Center
Undrafted:2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school

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

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 teams 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
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-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)		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]

Lindstrom signed with the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] On September 17, 2022, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On November 15, 2022, he was placed on the practice squad/injured list.[12]

On January 23, 2023, he signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys.[13] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[14]

Personal life

Lindstrom's older brother, Chris Lindstrom, plays for the Atlanta Falcons.[15] His father, Chris Sr., was a defensive lineman 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.[16]

References
  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. Eatman, Nick (August 30, 2022). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves To Reach Roster Limit". DallasCowboys.com.
  11. Eatman, Nick (August 31, 2022). "Rush, Grier & Maher Among Practice Squad Signees". DallasCowboys.com.
  12. "Cowboys to add Antonio Callaway to practice squad". 16 November 2022.
  13. 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.
  14. "Cowboys announce 36 roster moves ahead of regular season". DallasCowboys.com. August 29, 2023.
  15. "Alec Lindstrom: Would be 'pretty cool' to play with brother Chris on Falcons". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. March 4, 2022. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  16. 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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