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Calgary Stampeders take receiver Alford with top pick of CFL draft TORONTO - The Calgary Stampeders selected receiver Damien Alford first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night.

APRIL 29 • THESTAR.COM

Won't return to college Alford won't return to college and has decided to enter the 2025 CFL Draft, according to 3DownNation.

Impact Alford dressed for just four games with the Utes as a senior and played a total of 12 snaps in his only campaign, failing to record a single catch. Instead of returning to college, he'll go pro and will aim to sign with a CFL team for the 2025 campaign.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to FAU Alford has joined Florida Atlantic for the 2025 season, Richard Pereira of FAU Owls Nest reports.

Impact Alford spent the 2024 season with the Utes, but he was limited to just two games and didn't record a single catch. He had a career-best season in Syracuse in 2023, racking up 33 catches for 610 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Utah's Damien Alford Enters the Transfer Portal Utah has officially lost the services of wide receiver Damien Alford who only spent a season with the program.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

On to the portal Alford will enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports reports.

Impact Transferring from Syracuse to Utah did not pan out well for Alford at all. Even with a Utes team that failed to be bowl-eligible, he logged zero all-purpose yards for them. This comes after a 2023 season in which Alford recorded career highs with Syracuse.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws interception in loss to BYU Alford recorded an interception on his only passing attempt during Saturday's 22-21 loss against Brigham Young.

Impact Alford, a Syracuse transfer, attempted a pass which was intercepted. Utah's offense is struggling to find an identity right now. They'll play at Colorado next week.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal following dismissal Alford will enter the transfer portal after being dismissed from Syracuse, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Alford was dismissed from the Orange in early February. In 2023, the wideout posted a career year as a redshirt junior, tallying 33 catches for 610 yards and three touchdowns. Alford should have one year of eligibility remaining and will likely land with a new program when the spring transfer portal window opens.

FEBRUARY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Damien Alford Dismissed From Syracuse Football Syracuse football has dismissed wide receiver Damien Alford from the program, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Alford was the...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Report: Syracuse dismisses top WR Damien Alford Syracuse has dismissed leading receiver Damien Alford from the team, ESPN reported Monday.The school confirmed to Syracuse.com that Alford w...

FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Best game mired by injury Alford logged four receptions for 126 yards and two touchdowns before suffering a shoulder injury during Syracuse's game Saturday against Wake Forest, Emily Leiker of Syracuse.com...

Impact Alford logged his best game of 2023 on Saturday. While he did not achieve a new season high in yards, he recorded his second and third touchdowns of the year before getting ice taped to his left shoulder on the sidelines. Alford may have one more opportunity to play in 2023 though, as the Orange could be eligible for a bowl game in December.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse loves putting its big men in the slot. Damien Alford's the next one testing out the position Alford played 11 snaps from the slot against Army, the most he's ever lined up inside in a single game.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

He's back: WR Damien Alford withdraws name from transfer portal, will stay at Syracuse Alford had the fourth-most receiving yards for SU in 2022.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

Three intriguing receivers that could help Miami in 2023 Miami is looking to close on a receiver in the portal.

JANUARY 12, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Damien Alford Withdraws From Transfer Portal Just one day after entering the transfer portal, Syracuse starting wide receiver Damien Alford has withdrawn a source confirmed. He is the s...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Damien Alford Withdraws From Transfer Portal Just one day after entering the transfer portal, Syracuse starting wide receiver Damien Alford has withdrawn a source confirmed. He is the s...

JANUARY 12, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Withdraws from portal Alford withdrew his name from the transfer portal Wednesday and will return to Syracuse for the 2023 season, James Finneral of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Alford was in the portal for one day before retracting his decision to come back to the Orange. The redshirt sophomore set career-highs in 2022, totaling 20 catches for 429 yards and two touchdowns. He'll hope to build on an encouraging campaign and work towards an even better year in 2023.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Damien Alford is Syracuse's fourth wide receiver to hit transfer portal Alford had the third-most receiving yards for SU this year.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • SYRACUSE.COM

Damien Alford Enters Transfer Portal Syracuse starting wide receiver Damien Alford has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Alford had 20 catches for 429...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Enters transfer portal Alford entered the transfer portal Tuesday, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Alford completed his sophomore campaign for Syracuse in 2022 and had 20 receptions for 429 yards and two touchdowns in 13 games. He'll now explore his options elsewhere in the portal.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Babers compares Alford to Bambi: 'He doesn't even know what he's capable of yet' Alford caught the game-winning touchdown pass during Saturday's 41-36 victory at Virginia Tech.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Syracuse radio voice invokes Metallica on epic call, sending Alford 'off to never-never land' (stock watch) The stock watch takes a look at the players and themes rising and falling after Syracuse's 41-36 victory at Virginia Tech.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • SYRACUSE.COM

Syracuse's Damien Alford's Scintillating 73-Yard TD Catch ' ACC Must See Moment

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • YOUTUBE

Practices Friday Alford (undisclosed) was seen participating in practice Friday, Stephen Bailey of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Alford had been limited in practice earlier in the week but appeared to be a full go during Friday's session. The 6-6 receiver seems like he'll be fine for the Sept. 4 opener and could be a legit red zone threat for the Orange this year.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Alford (undisclosed) was limited in practice on Tuesday, Stephen Bailey of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact This is the first time that Alfrod has been limited in camp. It's unclear what kind of issue he is dealing with. Until we get more information on this, it is hard to speculate on his chance to play in the opener against Ohio on Sept. 4.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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