Jovan Alford

Jovan Alford

Joined: Dec 8, 2024

Jovan is Philadelphia-born and raised and has been in the sports journalism industry since 2016, covering Philadelphia sports, fantasy sports, and sports betting. He also attended La Salle University. Jovan loves to wager on player prop bets and is an avid sports card collector.

Former Detroit Tigers first baseman Keston Hiura (48) bats during the second inning against the New York Yankees at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

Former Tigers Minor-League Slugger Sent Packing by NL Bottomfeeder

Detroit Lions general manager Brad Holmes, left, talks to head coach Dan Campbell as they walk off the field after practice during rookie mini camp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Lions Making Obvious Mistake With Preseason Practice Schedule

Tigers Pick Up Struggling Reliever off Waivers With AL Central Ties on Monday

Aug 1, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers outfielder Ryan Vilade (50) watches the action from the dugout in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers Outfielder Signs With New Team After Getting DFA'd Last Week

Detroit Lions wide receivers Dominic Lovett (19) and Isaac TeSlaa (18) practice during rookie minicamp at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Lions Draft Pick Already Being Overshadowed by Fellow Rookie

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch (14) walks off the field after a pitching change against San Francisco Giants during the fifth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

Tigers Rival Ruins Detroit's Perfect Opportunity to Bolster Pitching Depth

Detroit Tigers right fielder Ryan Vilade (50) runs for a RBI from a triple hit by left fielder Justyn-Henry Malloy (44) against L. A. Dodgers during the second inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Friday, July 12, 2024.

Former Tigers Outfielder Sent Packing by New Team After 7 Games

Sep 28, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Lions defensive back Jerry Jacobs (23) returns an interception in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Former Lions Starter Gets Another Workout as Minicamps Close

Jul 9, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Joey Wentz (43) pitches in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park.

Former Tigers Pitcher Returning to AL Central After Rival Scoops Him Up

Jul 20, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Detroit Tigers third base Gio Urshela (13) returns to the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Former Tigers Infielder Already Failing With New Team in June

Detroit Lions v Pittsburgh Steelers

Several Former Lions Playing in Championship Game This Weekend

May 6, 2023; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Spencer Turnbull (56) pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Busch Stadium.

Former Tigers Starting Pitcher Set to Make 2025 Debut With New Team

Detroit Lions safety Ifeatu Melifonwu (6) warms up before the game between Chicago Bears and Detroit Lions at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.

Former Lions Defender Won't Be Missed After OTA Breakout

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell watches practices during OTA at Meijer Performance Center in Allen Park on Friday, May 30, 2025.

Lions Get Pessimistic Injury Update on Key Defender at OTAs

Detroit Lions place kicker John Parker Romo (24) walks off the field after practice during minicamp at Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility in Allen Park on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

Former Lions Kicker Signing His Release Forms With OTA Play

CB Emmanuel Moseley walks off the field at the end of the Detroit Lions training camp at the Lions practice facility in Allen Park, Mich. on Monday, July 29, 2024.

Former Lion’s Chances of Finally Getting Signed Just Went Up