Rob Konrad


Robert Konrad is an American financial advisor and former American football fullback who played in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He attended Syracuse University, where he played college football for the Syracuse Orange.

Early years

Konrad attended St. John's Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts, where he played for their high school football team.

College career

Konrad enrolled at Syracuse University, where he played college football for the Syracuse Orange football team. He is the last Orange football player to wear the uniform number 44. During the 2005 season the number 44 was officially retired, never to be worn again by a Syracuse football player.

Professional career

The Miami Dolphins selected Konrad in the second round, with the 43rd overall selection, of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played for the Dolphins from 1999 through 2004. He played for the Oakland Raiders during the 2005 preseason, and was released before the start of the regular season.

Post-football career

Konrad is currently the CEO of Alterna Financial and also one of the Managing Directors of KT Capital Partners. He joined a firm of Tim Allen's in 2002, which became independent under the name of Allen Konrad Asset Management in the summer of 2004. He became a member of the Florida State Board of Administration's Investment Advisory Council in 2007.
Konrad is also Founder, and non-executive Chairman of Socius Family Office.
Konrad fell off of his boat while fishing alone in the Atlantic Ocean on January 7, 2015, and swam to safety. It took him 16 hours to swim to shore.