Alec Eric Lindstrom (born July 7, 1998) is an American professional

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center for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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Early life

Lindstrom grew up in

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, and attended Shepherd Hill Regional High School. He committed to play

at Boston College over an offer from UMass.

College career

Lindstrom missed his freshman year due to injury and redshirted the season. He was named the Eagles' starting center going into his redshirt sophomore season and started all 13 of the team's games and was named third team All-

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(ACC). He was named first team All-ACC as a redshirt junior after starting 11 games for the team. After considering entering the 2021 NFL Draft, Lindstrom decided to return to Boston College for a fifth season. He repeated as a first team All-ACC selection in 2021 and was a finalist for the Rimington Trophy.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Lindstrom signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 17, he was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad. On November 15, Lindstrom was placed on the practice squad/injured list. On January 23, 2023, Lindstrom signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys. He was waived on August 29.

Memphis Showboats (first stint)

Lindstrom signed with the

of the UFL on January 24, 2024. His contract was terminated on August 6.

Los Angeles Rams

Lindstrom signed with the

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on August 6, 2024. He was waived on August 25.

New York Jets

On October 9, 2024, Lindstrom was signed to the

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practice squad. On October 31, he was signed to the active roster. He was waived on November 16.

Memphis Showboats (second stint)

On February 17, 2025, Lindstrom re-signed with the Showboats.

Personal life

Lindstrom's older brother, Chris Lindstrom, plays for the

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. His father, Chris Sr., was a defensive end at Boston University and played in the NFL and USFL. His uncle,

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, played for the

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for eight seasons and another uncle, Eric, played in

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and the

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References

External links

Boston College Eagles bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Lindstrom, Alec 1998 births Living people American football centers Boston College Eagles football players People from Dudley, Massachusetts Players of American football from Worcester County, Massachusetts Dallas Cowboys players Memphis Showboats (2022) players Los Angeles Rams players New York Jets players American people of Scandinavian descent