Alston, also a senior, went out with a big game. Despite not the outcome he was hoping for, Alston did a great job being active and filling the stat sheet. Alston made 8 tackles (4 solos), 0.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and intercepted a pass.

Passaic County Tech has a bulldog in the second level of their defense. At 5’6″ 170lbs Jordan Alston Jordan Alston 5'6" | 170 lbs | LB Passaic | 2024 NJ may not be the most domineering figure on the field, but this kid comes to lay the wood. Last fall Alston registered 120 tackles, 9 TFL, 2 sacks, 1 FR, and 4 hurries.

Alston gets the job done by often shooting backside windows en route to force the issue in the backfield. Aside from making tackles for losses, this causes ball carriers to slow down and run east-west. He is also as sure of a tackler that there is, with not too many defenders escaping his clutches. Whether it be tackling, as a lead blocker, with crossing patterns, or punt return, Alston has that bulldog mentality where he wants to be a physical enforcer. He follows the QBs eyes well and is in position to make a play on the ball when dropping into coverage. Alston diagnoses the play and then pursues. I would love to see him zero in on his keys and fly around the field every single down.

With Alston and teamate Jovan Tyrell Jovan Tyrell 6'1" | 185 lbs | DB Passaic County Tech | 2024 State NJ leading the back-end of their defense, I fully expect Passaic County Tech to be in the hunt for the North Group IV title this fall.