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Alec Lindstrom NFL Draft Profile
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Alec Lindstrom Scouting ReportAlec is technically refined. He demonstrates excellent footwork that allows him to react and counter against stunts and twists. He has good footwork, with technical hand placement and timing. He has exceptional football intelligence. Alec is responsible for making pre-snap line adjustments and protection calls. He is a fantastic anchor for his size. His footwork allows him to recover off a miss step. Lindstrom has a competitive toughness makes him a problem for defensive linemen to deal with even linebackers try to impede him without success. |
Areas for ImprovementBoston College currently lists Lindstrom at 298 pounds, which would be the heaviest he’s played in his career. Coming out of Shepherd Hill, he weighed just 240 pounds and often played considerably below that. This relative lack of bulk has consistently caused issues for the Eagles center. Alec doesn’t have elite strength at the position. As a result, defensive players can often overpower him. Quite often, he is bounced around the line of scrimmage. Meanwhile, his lack of size and strength means he isn’t always impactful in the ground game. He would benefit from playing the game a little faster. He is often beaten off the snap, potentially a result of a change from playing under center to the shotgun under Jeff Hafley. Moreover, there are examples on tape where he isn’t quick enough to get out to the second level in the run game, negating the potential for more significant gains. |
Alec Lindstrom Career at Boston CollegeLindstrom’s dream of playing alongside his brother didn’t materialize immediately. He lost his freshman season to a medical redshirt but would make up for the lost time in 2018. Lindstrom made his debut off the bench to replace the injured Jon Baker against UMass. Lindstrom earned a start in the following game against Holy Cross, lining up alongside his brother. The two were a part of an offensive line that allowed A.J. Dillon to rush for 3 touchdowns on 6 carries. Still, despite seeing some time on the offensive line, the youngest brother’s time was primarily spent on special teams, where he got some invaluable game experience as a long snapper. With Chris Jr. departed to the NFL Draft, Alec became the dominant Lindstrom on the Eagles’ offensive line in 2019. He made 13 starts, helping the team average 5.1 yards per carry and 254.2 yards per game. Lindstrom was the pivot of an offensive line that helped rack up a program-record 691 yards of offense against Syracuse. Furthermore, he led the way as the Eagles put up 429 rushing yards on NC State’s defense. |
Alec Lindstrom NFL Draft Player ProfileThere have been 73 Boston College offensive linemen drafted to the NFL since 1940. That number should increase significantly next year, with the Eagles boasting one of the best offensive lines in college football this fall. Can Boston College center Alec Lindstrom continue a heritage that combines both family and the football program? We take a look at Lindstrom’s scouting report, one of the best NFL Draft prospects at the position. Lindstrom has spent most of his career in run-focused offenses, he is an excellent pass protector at the pivot. He has a fantastic anchor for his size. Additionally, his footwork and overall athletic profile allow him to recover well if he is beaten off the snap. That’s not to say he isn’t impactful in the ground game. Lindstrom has sufficient athletic ability to get out to the second level to help extend running plays. Furthermore, his competitive toughness makes him a menace for defensive linemen or linebackers that try and impede him. |
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