NFL cornerback Michael “Mike” Ford competes in professional football for the Atlanta Falcons. He stands 1.83 m tall and weighs 90 kg. He participated in football for the Explorers team while attending Marquette Catholic High School. He earned first-team all-conference honors on offense and defense as a senior. After rushing for 1,614 yards and 28 touchdowns, he was also named All-State as running back.
On returns, he added five more touchdowns, while on defense, he made 69 stops, recovered two fumbles, and made three interceptions. He attended Southeast Missouri State University after high school, where he played college football for the Redhawks.
He redshirted his true freshman year and played wide receiver as a redshirt freshman. As a redshirt sophomore, he made 44 tackles, five interceptions, and seven pass breakups, earning him a spot on the second team of the Ohio Valley Conference. As a redshirt senior, he had 32 tackles, two sacks, an interception, and 14 passes broken up.
Ford and the Detroit Lions agreed to a free agent deal on April 28, 2018. In August 2021, the Lions released him. In September 2021, the Denver Broncos claimed him off of waivers. On October 20, 2021, he was put on injured reserve. He was activated on November 6, 2021. In April 2022, a deal was reached between Ford and the Atlanta Falcons.
Where Did Mike Ford Attend College?
He attended Southeast Missouri State University and played college football for the Redhawks.
When Was Mike Ford Drafted?
Mike Ford was an undrafted free agent in 2018.