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Cal Career Stats
Game Logs: 2015
Pronunciation
AN-twan
Albert played in eight games at Cal all as a backup cornerback and on special teams as a 2015 junior and contributed seven tackles but did not play as a 2016 senior. Albert transferred to Cal after earning All-American honors as a 2014 sophomore at Diablo Valley College and was two-time All-Bay League selection who played for a pair of teams at Diablo Valley College as a sophomore and 2013 freshman that reached bowl games to extend the school’s string to five in a row. Albert earned preseason and midseason All-American honors as well as All-Bay League recognition in his second season as a starter during his sophomore campaign when he helped the Vikings to a 7-4 overall record. Albert was also an All-Mid-Empire Conference selection as a freshman. He prepped locally at Oakland Tech High School where famous Cal alum and former NFL standout Marshawn Lynch attended high school.
Cal Career Game Highs
Tackles: 3 (vs. San Diego State, 2015)
After Cal
• Played in 10 games and contributed 50 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 11 pass breakups as a 2017 senior at Southwestern Oklahoma State
Cal Career (2015-16)
• Played in eight games off the bench as a backup cornerback and on special teams in his first season at Cal as a 2015 junior after transferring from Diablo Valley College and contributed seven tackles
• Recorded a career-high three tackles against San Diego State as a junior
College Career (Cal 2015-16, Southwestern Oklahoma State 2017)
• Played in a combined 18 games at Cal (2015-16) and Southwestern Oklahoma State (2017)
• Combined to register 57 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss (-7 yards), one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and 11 pass breakups with all of his career numbers other than seven tackles coming as a 2017 senior at Southwestern Oklahoma State
Senior (2016)
• Redshirted
• Did not play
• Participated in senior day ceremonies prior to the regular-season finale against UCLA but has one more season of eligibility remaining
• Had a game-high 10 tackles for the losing Gold squad in the spring game
Junior (2015)
• Played in eight games off the bench as a backup cornerback and on special teams and contributed seven tackles
• Recorded a career-high three tackles against San Diego State, while adding two at Oregon and one each vs. Oregon State and at Stanford
• Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener vs. Grambling State
• Named the preseason No. 39 overall junior college player in the national by Phil Steele
Diablo Valley College (2012-14)
• An All-American and two-time All-Bay League selection who played for a pair of bowl teams as a 2013 redshirt freshman and 2014 sophomore to extend the school’s string of bowl games to five in a row
• Compiled two-season totals of 74 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and 10 pass breakups
• Earned preseason and midseason All-American honors as well as All-Bay League recognition as a sophomore when he compiled 40 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss (-9 yards), one fumble recovery and a team-high-tying seven pass breakups for a squad that finished 7-4 overall and played in the East Bay Bowl
• Recorded a single-game career-high-tying seven tackles as a sophomore at San Mateo while his 2.0 tackles for loss (-3 yards) and one fumble recovery at Siskiyous were season and career-high-tying efforts, with his two pass breakups at Foothill also a career best
• Recorded 34 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss (-12 yards), 2.0 sacks (-9 yards), one forced fumble and three pass breakups as a redshirt freshman to earn All-Bay League honors for a squad that won five of its last six regular-season games and played in the Bay Bowl
• Had a single-game career-high-tying seven tackles as a redshirt freshman at Santa Rosa, as well as a career-high 2.5 tackles for loss (-6 yards) and a career-high-tying 1.0 of his 2.0 career sacks (-4 yards) at Siskiyous with the other sack (-5 yards) coming the same season against San Mateo as part of 1.5 tackles for loss (-6 yards)
• Wore No. 14 as both a redshirt freshman and sophomore
• Redshirted as a 2012 true freshman
Oakland Tech HS (Class of 2013)
• Played two seasons of prep football during his 2011 junior and 2012 senior campaigns, earning honorable mention All-City honors in Oakland as a junior
• Prepped at the same high school as famous Cal alum and former NFL standout Marshawn Lynch
Recruiting Notes (Junior College Class of 2015)
• Stars: 247Sports (3), 247 Sports Composite (3), ESPN (3), Rivals (3), Scout (3)
• National Overall Player Ratings: Scout (67), 247Sports Composite (67), 247Sports (91)
• National Cornerback Ratings: ESPN (10)
• National Safety Ratings: 247Sports Composite (6), 247Sports (9)
• California Overall Player Ratings: 247 Sports Composite (18), 247Sports (23)
• Ratings/Scout Grades: 247Sports (85), 247 Sports Composite (0.8590), ESPN (78),Rivals (5.7)
• Ranked as the No. 46 overall junior college player heading into his sophomore season by Rivals
• On the JCGridiron.com preseason watch list for cornerbacks prior to his sophomore campaign
What They Are Saying
• Sonny Dykes
“It was important to address our needs at cornerback and we have added a player in Antoine Albert that gives us both size and length at that position. The thing that stands out most with him is that he’s a physical player.”
• Antoine Albert
“I chose Cal because of its great football program and history as well as a fantastic academic support system. I am blessed to play at Cal because of the staff. They are interested in me on and off the field. I am very excited to play at Cal.”
• ESPN
“Albert shows good functional strength working positioning and retaining leverage. He knows how to utilize his physical tools. Blend of size and athleticism out on the perimeter is very coveted. Ball skills and awareness around the ball are excellent. He excels in one-on-one coverage. Shows he is a sure tackler and will deliver a blow upon contact.”
Other
• Full name is Antoine Joseph Albert
• Born March 30, 1994
• Parents are Oliver and Sandra Albert
• Has been clocked at 4.46 in the 40-yard dash, while Rivals and Scout have him at a 4.5
• Cousin of former Cal player Chris Little
• Graduated from Cal in May of 2017 with a bachelor's degree in social welfare
Last Updated
March 18, 2018
