 Ford with the Blue Bombers in 2022 | |
| No. 30 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | March 30, 1998 Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | A. N. Myer Secondary (Niagara Falls) |
| University: | Waterloo |
| CFL Draft: | 2022 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| CFL status: | National |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Player stats at CFL.ca | |
Tyrell Ford (born March 30, 1998) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors.
Early life
[edit]Playing alongside his twin brother, Tre Ford, at A. N. Myer Secondary School, Ford led the Marauders to a Junior Metrobowl championship in 2013, and three straight OFSAA championships from 2014 to 2016.
University career
[edit]Ford played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2017 to 2021.[1] Over four seasons, he played in 30 games where he had 94 total tackles, six sacks, 20 pass knockdowns, and six interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.[1] He was also a kick returner for the team where he had 40 kick returns for 733 yards and 82 punt returns for 1,139 yards and three touchdowns.[1] He was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian at cornerback in 2019 and 2021.[2]
Professional career
[edit]Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)
[edit]Ford was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2022 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 20, 2022.[3] He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 10, 2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks where he had one special teams tackle.[2] In his rookie season he played in all 18 regular season games and contributed with 10 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. Following the season, he had a workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL).[4] He was released by the Blue Bombers on January 10, 2023, in order to sign an NFL contract.[5]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]On January 10, 2023, Ford was signed to a reserve/future contract with the Green Bay Packers.[6] He was released on August 29, 2023.[7] Following his release from the Packers, Ford remained unsigned by any team, and did not play in 2023.[8]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)
[edit]On February 20, 2024, Ford re-signed with the Blue Bombers.[8][9]
Personal life
[edit]Ford has a twin brother, Tre, who plays quarterback for the Edmonton Elks and also played for the Waterloo Warriors.[10] Ford began playing football when he was six years old when his father, Robert, introduced him to the sport and also served as his coach.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Tyrell Ford". Waterloo Warriors. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ a b "Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Blue Bombers sign 2022 13th overall selection Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. May 20, 2022.
- ^ Hodge, John (January 4, 2023). "Blue Bombers' defensive back Tyrell Ford works out for Jacksonville Jaguars". 3DownNation. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
- ^ "Bombers release DB Tyrell Ford to pursue NFL opportunity". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Packers sign 13 free agents". packers.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
- ^ a b "Canadian DB Tyrell Ford returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers". 3DownNation. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "Niagara Falls native Tre Ford continues to impress". The Niagara Independent. May 25, 2021.
- ^ "Getting to know the national combine participants". Canadian Football League. March 23, 2022.