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Mike Ford (cornerback)

Michael Ford (born August 4, 1995) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Southeast Missouri State.

Mike Ford
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Ford with the Detroit Lions in 2019
No. 31 – Cleveland Browns
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1995-08-04) August 4, 1995 (age 29)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Marquette Catholic
(Alton, Illinois)
College:Southeast Missouri State (2013–2017)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-OVC (2015)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:70
Pass deflections:4
Interceptions:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Ford was born and grew up in Alton, Illinois and attended Marquette Catholic High School, where he played both running back and defensive back for the Explorers football team. As a senior, Ford was named first-team all-conference on both offense and defense and All-State at running back after rushing for 1,614 yards and 28 touchdowns, scoring an additional five touchdowns on returns, and recording 69 tackles with two fumble recoveries and three interceptions on defense.[1][2]

College career

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Ford spent five seasons at Southeast Missouri State University, redshirting his freshman season and playing wide receiver as a redshirt freshman. He was moved to defensive back at the beginning of his redshirt freshman season.[3] As a redshirt sophomore, his first season as a starter, Ford made 44 tackles and had five interceptions and seven pass breakups and was named second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.[4] As a redshirt senior, Ford made 32 tackles with two sacks, an interception and 14 passes broken up.[5]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m) 		196 lb
(89 kg) 		30+1⁄8 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.47 s 1.54 s 2.55 s 4.15 s 6.63 s 40.0 in
(1.02 m)		 11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		 12 reps
All values from Pro Day[6]

Detroit Lions

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Ford signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[7] He failed to make the active roster out of training camp and was subsequently re-signed by the Lions to the team's practice squad on September 2.[8] Ford was promoted to the Lions' active roster on November 14 after offensive guard T. J. Lang was placed on injured reserve.[9] Ford made his NFL debut on November 18 when he started at cornerback and played on special teams in a 20–19 win over the Carolina Panthers, recording two tackles.[10] In his rookie season, Ford played in seven games (four starts) with 25 tackles.[11]

Ford played in 15 games with two starts during the 2019 season, recording 12 tackles and two passes defended. He was assigned a one-year tender with the Lions as an exclusive rights free agent on March 18, 2020.[12] He signed the tender on April 21.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on September 6.[14] He was activated on October 24.[15]

Ford signed a contract extension with the Lions on March 8, 2021.[16] On August 30, Ford was waived by the Lions.[17]

Denver Broncos

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On September 1, 2021, Ford was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos.[18] He was placed on injured reserve on October 16.[19] He was activated on November 6.[20]

Atlanta Falcons

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On April 8, 2022, Ford signed with the Atlanta Falcons.[21]

Cleveland Browns

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On March 21, 2023, Ford signed with the Cleveland Browns.[22]

Houston Texans

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On March 15, 2024, Ford signed a two-year contract with the Houston Texans.[23] He was released on August 27.[24]

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

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On August 29, 2024, Ford was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad.[25] He was promoted to the active roster on September 11.[26]

References

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  1. ^ Roseberry, Bill (May 1, 2018). "FOOTBALL: Motown-bound". AdVantageNews.com. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  2. ^ Pollock, Bill (February 7, 2013). "SE Missouri State draws large recruiting class for 2013". MissouriNet.com. Retrieved July 10, 2019.
  3. ^ Tate, Zach (November 15, 2018). "Detroit Lions sign SEMO Alumnus Mike Ford to active roster". The Arrow. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  4. ^ "Southeast Missouri State CB Mike Ford named to preseason All-America team". Southeast Missourian. August 18, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  5. ^ Oxley, Jim (April 17, 2018). "NFL DRAFT HIGHLIGHTS: Mike Ford, CB -- Southeast Missouri State". HEROSports.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  6. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Mike Ford College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
  7. ^ Meinke, Kyle (April 28, 2018). "UDFA tracker: Lions sign wave of defensive backs after draft". MLive.com. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  8. ^ Birkett, David (September 2, 2018). "Detroit Lions sign Jake Rudock, 6 others to practice squad". Detroit Free Press. USA Today. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  9. ^ "Lions sign CB Mike Ford to active roster and place G T.J. Lang on Reserve-Injured". DetroitLions.com. November 14, 2018. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
  10. ^ Bianchi, Nolan (November 18, 2018). "Lions CB Mike Ford makes most of promotion from practice squad". DetroitNews.com. The Detroit News. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  11. ^ Rothstein, Michael (January 14, 2019). "In a bad season, Lions' rookies offer glimpse of real hope". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 11, 2019.
  12. ^ Williams, Charean (March 18, 2020). "Lions tender exclusive rights free agents Dee Virgin, Mike Ford". ProFootballTalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  13. ^ "Lions re-sign exclusive rights free agents CB Mike Ford and CB Dee Virgin". DetroitLions.com. April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  14. ^ "Lions sign free agent OL Oday Aboushi". DetroitLions.com. September 6, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  15. ^ Schlitt, Erik (October 24, 2020). "Detroit Lions activate Bo Scarbrough and Mike Ford from IR, release Chris Jones and Kenny Wiggins". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  16. ^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  17. ^ Raven, Benjamin (August 30, 2021). "Detroit Lions reportedly releasing cornerback Mike Ford". MLive.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  18. ^ DiLalla, Aric (September 1, 2021). "Broncos awarded DB Mike Ford, RB Nate McCrary off waivers". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  19. ^ DiLalla, Aric (October 16, 2021). "Broncos activate RB Mike Boone to 53-man roster, elevate WRs John Brown and Tyrie Cleveland for #LVvsDEN". DenverBroncos.com. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  20. ^ Swanson, Ben (November 6, 2021). "Broncos activate Mike Ford from IR, elevate Jonathan Harris, Austin Schlottmann and Wade Barrington for #DENvsDAL". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  21. ^ Urben, Matt (April 8, 2022). "Falcons sign free-agent CB Mike Ford to one-year deal". Falcons Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
  22. ^ Poisal, Anthony (March 21, 2023). "Browns sign CB Mike Ford". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  23. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (03-15-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. March 15, 2024.
  24. ^ "Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024)". HoustonTexans.com. August 27, 2024.
  25. ^ "Browns sign RB D'Onta Foreman, add five to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 29, 2024.
  26. ^ "Browns place DT Maurice Hurst II and three others on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 11, 2024.
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