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Xavion Alford
SUDFA Projection

Xavion Alford

Arizona State · Big 12 ·
#665
Overall Rank
#45
Pos Rank
47
Composite
7.03
RAS
Height
Weight
40-yd Dash
Vertical
Broad Jump
3-Cone
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Athletic Profile
CoverageRun DefenseBall SkillsRangeAthleticismLeadership
Percentile Rankings
Coverage
47AVG
Run Defense
45AVG
Ball Skills
44AVG
Range
49AVG
Athleticism
70GOOD
Leadership
43AVG
Grade Breakdown
Composite Grade
47
Floor Grade
40
Executive Summary

Xavion Alford projects as a priority undrafted free agent with developmental safety potential in a zone-heavy defensive scheme. He possesses a physical, downhill approach with solid instincts in run support but lacks the athleticism and coverage range to warrant early-round investment. NFL teams will view him as a camp body with practice squad versatility, particularly for schemes that minimize middle-of-field responsibility and leverage his toughness over coverage sophistication.

⚠ Risk Factors

Alford's 47/99 composite grade reflects measurable limitations in athleticism that compound scheme constraints—his inability to cover sideline-to-sideline creates a narrow NFL role. Limited competition level at Arizona State and modest statistical production raise questions about whether his film traits will translate in higher-leverage NFL situations, particularly against explosive receiving threats.

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