Mike Alstott Biography

Michael Joseph Alstott, born on December 21, 1973, played 12 seasons in the NFL as a fullback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Nicknamed A-Train, he is recognized as one of the greatest fullbacks in professional football history. Alstott played college football at Purdue University, earning third-team All-American honors in 1995 and being drafted by the Buccaneers in the second round of the 1996 NFL draft. He became the first player in Purdue University history to be named team MVP in three consecutive seasons. Alstott recorded 12 touchdowns as a sophomore, 14 as a junior, and 11 as a senior, finishing his college career with 39 rushing touchdowns, a record that stood until 2008. He signed a one-year contract to remain with the Buccaneers for the 2005 season and again after the 2006 season, following a period of consideration regarding retirement. Alstott scored his 47th career touchdown on November 26, 2001, surpassing James Wilder’s previous franchise record of 46, and finished his career with 71 total touchdowns as a Buccaneer.