John Michael Alt (born May 30, 1962) is a former professional American football offensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).
1984
He played his entire NFL career with the Kansas City Chiefs from 1984 to 1996.
He was drafted in the first round of the 1984 NFL Draft with the 21st overall pick.
A graduate of Columbia Heights (MN) High School, he played his college years at the University of Iowa.
After retiring from the NFL, Alt began assistant coaching at Cretin-Derham Hall High School in Saint Paul, Minnesota, working with the offensive line.
He then went to Totino-Grace High School to coach the offensive line when his son Joe started playing there.
2010
Alt's son, Mark, was selected 53rd overall in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft by the Carolina Hurricanes, and currently plays hockey for the Colorado Avalanche.
Alt’s other son, Joe, is an All-American offensive tackle for Notre Dame.
