Ohio State Buckeyes#17 · LB Tarvos Alford
83 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 237 lb
- Class
- Sophomore
- Hometown
- Port Saint Lucie, FL
Tarvos Alford is a LB (#17) for Ohio State, from Port Saint Lucie, FL. In the 2026 season he has 12 tackles and 1 interception over 5 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 14
Sacks 3
Interceptions 13
Passes defensed 13
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 12
Efficiency
Tackles per game 12
Sack rate 3
Coverage 14
Ball-hawking 13
Run defense 14
Havoc rate 13
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 13
Frame 10
Experience 10
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2026 season
12
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
1
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
2
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Tarvos Alford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OSU | 5 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | OSU | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 9 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
19
3
3
24
9
10
14
3
9
0
No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Iowa | W 31-14 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Illinois | W 42-19 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs Kent State | W 59-3 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at Texas | L 23-24 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Ball State | W 56-3 | 5 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowOhio State LB: #17
- ClassSophomore
- HometownPort Saint Lucie, FL
Tarvos Alford: Ohio State LB profile and stats
Tarvos Alford is a LB (#17) for Ohio State, from Port Saint Lucie, FL. This profile tracks Tarvos Alford's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Ohio State roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Ohio State sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Tarvos Alford in the news
All newsPreviewMaryland at Ohio State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Maryland visits Ohio State at Ohio Stadium. Kickoff is 4:15 PM ET, on BTN.2026-10-07RecapOhio State beat Iowa 31-14 (Week 5, 2026)Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14 at Kinnick Stadium. Now Ohio State is 4-1, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Iowa is 4-1, 1-1 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapOhio State beat Illinois 42-19 (Week 4, 2026)Ohio State beat Illinois 42-19 at Ohio Stadium. Now Ohio State is 3-1, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Illinois is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Tarvos Alford play for?
Tarvos Alford plays for Ohio State, wearing #17 at LB.
What position does Tarvos Alford play?
Tarvos Alford is a LB for Ohio State.
How tall is Tarvos Alford?
Tarvos Alford is 6-1 and weighs 237 lb.
What year is Tarvos Alford in?
Tarvos Alford is listed as a sophomore on the Ohio State roster.
Where is Tarvos Alford from?
Tarvos Alford is from Port Saint Lucie, FL.
How many tackles does Tarvos Alford have?
Tarvos Alford has 12 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.