Joe Alt

Joseph George Alt (born February 28, 2003) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, twice earning All-American honors before being selected fifth overall by the Chargers in the 2024 NFL draft. He is the son of former Kansas City Chiefs player John Alt and younger brother of ice hockey player Mark Alt.

Early life Alt was born on February 28, 2003, in North Oaks, Minnesota. He attended the Totino-Grace High School in Fridley, Minnesota. He played inside linebacker, offensive tackle, and tight end. He committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.

College career As a true freshman at Notre Dame in 2021, Alt played offensive tackle and tight end. He played in all 13 games and started the final 13 games at left tackle. In 2023, he was a finalist for the Outland Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's best OL/Interior DL. He was unanimously named to the 2023 College Football All-America Team and declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season.

Professional career

Alt was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers fifth overall in the 2024 NFL draft. On June 10, 2024, Alt signed his four-year rookie contract with the Chargers worth $33.2 million guaranteed that included a signing bonus of $20.9 million.

2024 season Alt started 16 games in his rookie season, only missing week 4. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

2025 season Alt started the first four games for the Chargers before suffering a high ankle sprain in an eventual 21–18 loss to the New York Giants. after missing the next three games, Alt started in Weeks 8 and 9 before being carted off the field after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter of a 27–20 win against the Tennessee Titans. On November 3, 2025, the Chargers announced that Alt would undergo season-ending ankle surgery. He was placed on injured reserve on November 5. Despite the injury, he was named to his first ever Pro Bowl. alt=A selection of football players on a field. The one this image is about is Joe Alt wearing a blue football jersey and the number 76.

Personal life His father John Alt played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. His older brother Mark is a professional ice hockey player.