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Joe Alt

Joe Alt Player Profile

Summary

  • Drafted: Round 1, 5th overall (2024) by the Los Angeles Chargers. NFL Clubs

  • College: Notre Dame.

  • Key Stats / Career: At Notre Dame, Alt started 33 of 38 games. He is 6′9″, ~321 lb, and posted a good athletic profile in workouts (e.g., 3-cone 7.31s). NFL Draft Buzz

  • Accolades: Unanimous First-Team All-American (2023), First-Team All-American (2022), Lombardi Award finalist. The Observer

  • Character / Profile: Known for his high football IQ, competitiveness, and leadership — he was a captain at Notre Dame. NFL Clubs Despite his size, he has good movement skills (former tight end-type athleticism) and is a high-upside blindside tackle. On Tap Sports Net

Strengths

  • Size + Length — At 6′9″ with long arms, Alt has a truly prototypical tackle frame. Big Blue View

  • Athleticism — Excellent mover for his size; he shows fluidity, quick feet, and the ability to mirror on speed/rush moves. On Tap Sports Net

  • Run-Blocking Power — He’s a mauler in the run game: finishes blocks, uses his size and strength to move defenders. Windy City Gridiron

  • Hand Technique — Active hands, good punch placement, and hand-fighting ability help him control rushers. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Anchor & Pass Protection — Shows a balanced set, strong base, and the ability to absorb bull rushes. NFL Draft Buzz

  • Instincts / Processing — Good pre-snap recognition, picks up stunts and blitzes well, and has strong understanding of angles. On Tap Sports Net

  • Finish Mentality / Competitor — Plays with a high motor and “finishes” his blocks; consistently battles through on every rep.

Weaknesses

  • Height / Leverage Issues — His extreme height can work against him: his pad level and leverage can suffer, especially in some rep-to-rep matchups. Big Blue View

  • Mass / Anchor — While he’s very large, he could stand to add strength or mass to better anchor against bull rushers. On Tap Sports Net

  • Hand Carriage / Placement — Some evaluators note that he sometimes is too high with his hands, which could be exploited. The Draft Network

  • Balance — As a very tall lineman, maintaining balance through long sets or when engaged with powerful rushers may be a concern. The Draft Network

  • Lateral Quickness — Though good in space, his lateral movement isn’t elite for a tackle, especially when matched with very twitchy edge rushers. Yardbarker

Fit & Outlook

Joe Alt projects as a long-term franchise left tackle. His rare combination of size, length, and athleticism makes him a very good fit for a blindside protector role in a balanced or pass-friendly offense. With the Chargers, he’s expected to be a cornerstone of the offensive line for years to come — assuming he stays healthy, water-tight in technique, and continues to refine his leverage and hand placement. Given his upside, he has the potential to become one of the better tackles in the league, anchoring the line and protecting his quarterback’s blind side.