Nick Shepkowski
April 29, 2024 12:20 am ET
It was just under three years ago that joe alt began his Notre Dame football career. The son of a former Kansas City Chiefs standout, Alt was recruited to Notre Dame originally as a tight end, playing there early in the 2021 season.
An injury to star-recruit Blake Fisher, who started Notre Dame’s 2021 opener at Florida State as a freshman left tackle, however changed the course of Alt’s Notre Dame career.
Alt switched to offensive tackle roughly halfway through his freshman year and by his sophom*ore campaign was widely seen as one of the nation’s best at his position.
Alt went into the 2023 campaign viewed by most as an almost sure-fire top-15 draft pick in 2024, something that became a reality this past weekend when the Los Angeles Chargers selected him fifth-overall.
Alt fits the mold of a downright physical force that Jim Harbaugh has made a living off of during his time at Stanford, with the San Francisco 49ers, and with Michigan.
Check out the best pictures of Alt during his three-year Notre Dame career below:
California v Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 17: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in…
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 17: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action against the California Golden Bears during the second half at Notre Dame Stadium on September 17, 2022 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Syndication: Florida Times-Union
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) with teammate offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) and…
Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) with teammate offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) and the team leprechaun mascot Ryan Coury sing the School's Alma mater after their victory over South Carolina in the Gator Bowl. The University of Notre Dame Fighting Irish took on the University of South Carolina Gameco*cks in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl game in Jacksonville, Florida's TIAA Bank Field Friday, December 30, 2022. The first half ended with South Carolina holding a 24 to 17 lead but Notre Dame came back and with a late fourth quarter touchdown, won the game 45 to 38. [Bob Self/Florida Times-Union]Jki 123022 Bs Gatorbowl 26
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NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Stanford
Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) blocks…
Nov 27, 2021; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) blocks Stanford Cardinal linebacker Jordan Fox (10) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamash*ta-USA TODAY Sports
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Syndication: Notre Dame Insider
Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) talks on the sidelines with quarterback Sam Hartman (10)…
Notre Dame offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) talks on the sidelines with quarterback Sam Hartman (10) during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football game on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend.Nd Football Blue Gold Game
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USC v Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 14: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks…
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - OCTOBER 14: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks on prior to the game against the USC Trojans at Notre Dame Stadium on October 14, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Duke
Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chase Ketterer (27),…
Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Chase Ketterer (27), wide receiver Tobias Merriweather (5),quarterback Sam Hartman (10), and offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) walk out before the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-USA TODAY Sports
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NCAA Football: Notre Dame at North Carolina State
Sep 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle Joe Alt (76) during…
Sep 9, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tackle Joe Alt (76) during the first half at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Syndication: South Bend Tribune
Notre Dame's Joe Alt during Notre Dame Fall Camp on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Irish…
Notre Dame's Joe Alt during Notre Dame Fall Camp on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Irish Athletics Center in South Bend, Indiana.
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Central Michigan v Notre Dame
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms…
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 16: Joe Alt #76 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish warms up before the game against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Notre Dame Stadium on September 16, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Notre Dame
Oct 28, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt (76)…
Oct 28, 2023; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) leaves the field following the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
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NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Duke
Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end R.J. Oben (94) tries…
Sep 30, 2023; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils defensive end R.J. Oben (94) tries to get past the block of Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Joe Alt (76) during the second half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
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Notre Dame Spring Football Game
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - APRIL 22: Joe Alt #76 and Junior Tuihalamaka #44 of the Notre…
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA - APRIL 22: Joe Alt #76 and Junior Tuihalamaka #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish battle during the Notre Dame Blue-Gold Spring Football Game at Notre Dame Stadium on April 22, 2023 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
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Syndication: Notre Dame Insider
Notre Dame offensive linemen Ty Chan (77) and Joe Alt (76) go through a blocking drill…
Notre Dame offensive linemen Ty Chan (77) and Joe Alt (76) go through a blocking drill Wednesday, April 12, 2023, during spring football practice on the Notre Dame campus.Nd Fb Spring Practice
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