Tarvos Alford holds the MLB · Backup spot in Ohio State Buckeyes’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Tarvos Alford is a 6'1", 233-pound linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes wearing jersey number 17. A native of Port Saint Lucie, Florida, Alford is a sophomore returning for the 2026 season. In 2025, he appeared in games recording six total tackles, three solo tackles, and one tackle for loss. He currently serves on Ohio State's roster as a defensive contributor at the middle linebacker position.