Michael Ford (gridiron football) facts for kids
Ford at Bears training camp in 2014.
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Born: | May 27, 1990 Leesville, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
| Weight: | 216 lb (98 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Leesville (LA) | ||
| College: | Louisiana State | ||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||
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Michael Deshown Ford (born May 27, 1990) is a former American professional football player. He played as a running back. After not being chosen in the 2013 NFL draft, he joined the Chicago Bears. Before that, he played college football at LSU. Many thought he was one of the best running back players in his group.
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Early Life and High School Football
Michael Ford grew up in Leesville, Louisiana. He was a star running back at Leesville High School. Experts like Rivals.com saw him as a top player. He was even ranked as the seventh-best running back in the country for his age group in 2009.
College Football Career
Michael Ford played college football for LSU. In 2012, he was very good at returning kickoffs. He averaged 27.5 yards on 20 returns. Four of his kickoff returns were for 40 yards or more. One amazing return was for 86 yards against Arkansas. This long return helped set up a touchdown for his team.
Ford played in 37 games during his college career. He started 5 of those games. He scored a total of 14 touchdowns. Thirteen of these were from running the ball, and one was from catching a pass.
Professional Football Journey
Joining the NFL: The 2013 Draft
After his college career, Michael Ford showed off his skills for NFL teams. He was 5 feet 9.5 inches tall and weighed 210 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in a very fast 4.38 seconds. He also lifted 225 pounds 25 times, showing his strength.
Ford was especially good at jumping. He had the best broad jump among running backs, leaping 10 feet 10 inches. He also had a great vertical jump of 39.5 inches. These results showed he was a very athletic player.
Playing for the Chicago Bears
Even though Michael Ford was not picked in the 2013 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears signed him. This happened on April 28, 2013. He played for the Bears for a while. However, the Bears decided to release him on August 23, 2014.
Time with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats
After leaving the NFL, Ford signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in Canada. He joined them on June 10, 2015.
A Short Time with the Atlanta Falcons
On August 7, 2015, Michael Ford signed with the Atlanta Falcons. But his time with them was short. He was waived by the Falcons on August 30, 2015.
Back to the Tiger-Cats
Michael Ford returned to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats later in 2015. He was added to their non-active roster on September 27, 2015. Soon after, on October 1, 2015, he was moved to the active roster. He also played for the Saskatchewan Rough Riders in 2016.
