 Selected fifth overall in the 1994 draft, Alberts began his professional career with the Indianapolis Colts and continued to play for the Colts from to .Due to injuries he played portions of just three seasons before retiring before the 1997 season, tallying just four career quarterback sacks and one interception.Upon retirement from the NFL, Alberts was hired by the American cable television network CNN/SI and concomitantly its "Sports Illustrated" magazine, where he served as a college football contributor.