Jay Alford Jason Jamaal Alford ( born May 28 , 1983 , in Orange , New Jersey ) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent . He most recently played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders . He was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft . He played college football at Penn State . Alford has also been a member of the Oakland Raiders and Seattle Seahawks . In 2007 , Alford served as the Giant ' s long snapper during field goal attempts , due to a season - ending injury to Ryan Kuehl . Alford won Super Bowl XLII in his first season , sacking Tom Brady in the final minute of the Giants ' 17 - 14 win over the New England Patriots . Early career . Alford Attended Orange High School , ( N . J . ) about 30 minutes from Giants Stadium . He was a three - year starter who was selected First - team All - State , U . S . Army All - American and was listed among the G & W Recruiting Report Top 50 defensive players in the nation . College career . Alford was a four - year starter for the Nittany Lions . He played in 46 games with 41 starts for the Nittany Lions and recorded 118 tackles ( 60 solo ) , 32 tackles for losses and 19 sacks . He also recovered 4 fumbles , forced 3 fumbles , deflected 12 passes and registered 3 quarterback pressures . He was named Third - team All - America selection by the Associated Press and was All - Big Ten selection as a junior and senior . Alford finished his senior season with 32 tackles and eight sacks . Alford earned a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Arts from Penn State in 2006 . He was selected for Penn State ' s Jim O ’ Hora Award which honors the defense ’ s most improved player each season . Professional career . NFL . New York Giants . Alford ' s most memorable moment with the Giants was a devastating sack of Tom Brady in Super Bowl XLII . With less than one minute remaining in the game and the New England Patriots down 17 - 14 with possession of the ball , Alford sacked Brady resulting in a 3rd and 20 situation . The Giants went on to shock the previously undefeated Patriots 17 - 14 in the greatest upset in Super Bowl history . As a rookie in 2007 , Alford played in all 16 regular season games and all 4 postseason games . He was the snapper for field goals and extra points all season . He finished with 8 tackles ( 1 solo ) , 1 sack , 5 QB hurries and 2 QB hits . In 2008 , he played in all 16 regular season games with 3 starts and played in the NFC Divisional Playoff game vs . Philadelphia . He finished with 26 tackles ( 9 solo ) , 2 . 5 sacks , 3 tackles for losses , 4 QB hurries , 7 QB hits , and 1 pass defensed . Alford missed the 2009 NFL season after he tore his MCL and partially tore his ACL in the preseason . He was waived on September 4 , 2010 . On September 8 , 2010 , Alford signed with the Oakland Raiders . He was waived on October 6 . He then spent the following offseason with the Seattle Seahawks , but did not make the final roster . UFL . Virginia Destroyers . Alford signed with the Virginia Destroyers of the UFL . It was the Destroyers ' inaugural season in the UFL , and Alford helped lead them to a victory in the 2011 UFL Championship Game over the two - time defending champion Las Vegas Locos . The win gives Alford a championship in both the NFL and UFL , ironically in his first season in both leagues . CFL . Saskatchewan Roughriders . Alford signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on June 17 , 2012 . Alford was cut June 25th 2012 in training camp , but was re - signed on August 7 , 2012 . He was released by the team on May 23 , 2013 . Personal . Alford was born in Orange , New Jersey and raised by his grandmother . He was a standout player at Orange High School , where he was named All - State , a U . S . Army All - American , and was listed among the G & W Recruiting Report Top 50 defensive players in the nation . Alford also was named to the Prep Star Dream Team . On February 29 , 2008 , Alford was awarded the City of Orange Township ' s Key to the City .