Alfonzo Graham Placed On Injured Reserve

Former Morgan State star running back was placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 2.

Kyle T. Mosley | Aug 4, 2023

Alfonzo Graham Placed On Injured Reserve /

Former Morgan State star running back Alfonzo Graham was placed on injured reserve by the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 2. The NFL team signed Graham to an undrafted rookie free-agent contract following the team's 2023 Rookie Minicamp in May. Graham hoped to compete for a backup role behind starter Najee Harris. The Bears' rusher participated in the 2023 HBCU Combine in New Orleans during the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl week in February.

Since 2021, the 5-9 and 180-pound rusher has played twenty games with the Bears while rushing 250 times for 1,656 yards, 13 rushing touchdowns, and 31 receptions for a touchdown. The Baltimore native also played on special teams returning twenty kickoffs for 402 yards averaging 22.3 per return.

Feb 25, 2023; New Orleans, LA, USA; Team Gaither running back Alfonzo Graham (2) runs against Team Robinson linebacker Stephan Pierre (30) during the first half of the HBCU Legacy Bowl at Yulman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Morgan State running back Alfonzo Graham; Credit: Morgan State Athletics

Alfonzo Graham was the top running back in the MEAC (Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference) with 1,150 rushing yards on 196 carries and eight touchdowns. He averaged 104.5 yards per game in his senior campaign while earning First-Team All-MEAC honors in 2022.

Graham hails from the powerhouse of Dunbar High School in Baltimore, MD.

Published Aug 4, 2023

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