Football Bio –
Alt became an elite left tackle at Notre Dame, earning consecutive first-team All-America honors before the Chargers selected him fifth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. His length, movement skills and technique allowed him to transition quickly into a foundational NFL tackle capable of playing on either side. 2026 context: Alt is locked in as a foundational starting tackle and entered camp medically cleared after his own 2025 injury.
HEIGHT
6' 8"
WEIGHT
322
EXPERIENCE
3 yrs
COLLEGE
Notre Dame
2026 Outlook
Alt returns as the starting right tackle and one of the foundational pieces of the offensive line. The expectation is another step forward in Year 3 as the Chargers lean on him in both pass protection and a more physical rushing attack.
Career Highlights
While he spent his early career at right tackle, head coach Jim Harbaugh noted that Alt is also fully prepared to slide over to left tackle as a frontline contingency. Alt was a two-time first-team All-American at Notre Dame and one of the most decorated tackles in his draft class. The Chargers selected him No. 5 overall in 2024, and he quickly became a foundational tackle, earning a Pro Bowl selection after his second NFL season.
Personal Life
Son of former Kansas City Chiefs player John Alt and younger brother of ice hockey player Mark Alt. Despite his multimillion-dollar contract, Alt went viral among fans during the 2026 training camp for driving a modest 2009 Toyota Sienna minivan to the facility, explaining that he simply requires a reliable vehicle spacious enough to comfortably fit his massive frame. During 2026 camp he drew fan attention for commuting in a 2009 Toyota Sienna, joking that the practical minivan simply fits his 6-foot-8 frame.