Tyrell Ford

Last updated
Tyrell Ford
2022, 25, Tyrell Ford.jpg
Ford with the Blue Bombers in 2022
No. 30 – Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Position: Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1998-03-30) March 30, 1998 (age 26)
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
 * 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 professional gridiron football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors.

Contents

High school career

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

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

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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

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

On February 20, 2024, Ford re-signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. [8] [9]

Personal life

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]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hénoc Muamba</span> Congolese-Canadian gridiron football player (born 1989)

Hénoc Muamba is a Congolese-Canadian former professional football linebacker who played in both the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He is a two-time CFL All-Star, three-time CFL Divisional All-Star, and was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Canadian in 2017. In 2022, he won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts and was named the game's most valuable player (MVP) and Grey Cup Most Valuable Canadian, becoming the second player in history to earn both awards. He has also been a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Indianapolis Colts, Montreal Alouettes, Dallas Cowboys, and Saskatchewan Roughriders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mike Miller (Canadian football)</span> Professional Canadian football fullback

Mike Miller is the special teams coordinator for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and is a former professional Canadian football linebacker and fullback who played for 11 years. He is a three-time Grey Cup champion, having won with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2015 and with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021. He is the all-time leader in career special teams tackles and holds the record for most special teams tackles in one game with seven.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Bighill</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Adam Bighill is an American gridiron football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Hs is a three-time Grey Cup champion, winning with the BC Lions in 2011 and twice more with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021. He is a three-time winner of the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player Award and is a six-time CFL All-Star and eight-time CFL West All-Star. He also spent time with the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Washington Wildcats.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Willie Jefferson</span> American gridiron football player (born 1991)

Willie Hebert Jefferson III is an American professional football defensive end for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Jefferson is a three-time Grey Cup champion, winning with the Edmonton Eskimos in 2015 and twice more with the Blue Bombers in 2019 and 2021. He was named the CFL's Most Outstanding Defensive Player in 2019 with the Bombers, and is a five-time CFL All-Star and six-time CFL West All-Star. He has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Buffalo Bills, Washington Redskins, and Saskatchewan Roughriders. Jefferson played college football for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and the Baylor Bears.

Korey Jones is a former professional Canadian football linebacker who is an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Garden City Community College before transferring to the University of Wyoming. He attended Rocky Mountain High School in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jones was a member of the Arizona Cardinals, BC Lions, Green Bay Packers, Florida Blacktips, Edmonton Eskimos, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shawn Lemon</span> American gridiron football player (born 1988)

Shawn Lemon is an American former professional football defensive lineman who played primarily in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at the University of Akron and attended Westlake High School in Waldorf, Maryland. He has been a member of eight CFL teams three indoor football teams and two NFL teams.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Alden Darby</span> American gridiron football player (born 1992)

Alden Darby Jr. is a Canadian football defensive back who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Arizona State.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Francis (Canadian football)</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1993)

Kevin Francis is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played as a tight end during his college football career with the North Carolina A&T Aggies. Francis has also been a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, BC Lions, and Edmonton Elks.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Micah Awe</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Micah Awe is a Nigerian-born Canadian football linebacker for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas Tech. Awe has also been a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, New York Jets, Toronto Argonauts, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Ottawa Redblacks, BC Lions, and Montreal Alouettes.

Faith Ekakitie is a professional former Canadian football defensive tackle. He was drafted first overall in the 2017 CFL Draft by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Ekakitie played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was also a member of the Montreal Alouettes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonathan Kongbo</span> Zaire-born gridiron football player (born 1996)

Jonathan Kongbo is a professional gridiron football defensive lineman, who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was originally drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the first round with the fifth overall pick in the 2019 CFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona Western and Tennessee.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Winston Rose</span> American gridiron football player (born 1993)

Winston Rose is a professional gridiron football defensive back who is a free agent. He most recently played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Rose won the 107th Grey Cup with the Blue Bombers when they beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33–12. He played NCAA football for the New Mexico State Aggies.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Steven Richardson (Canadian football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1996)

Steven Richardson is a former American gridiron football defensive tackle. He played college football at Minnesota, and originally signed with the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2018. He has also played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Mercy Maston is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently Retired.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kerfalla Exumé</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1994)

Kerfalla Emmanuel Exumé is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Desmond Lawrence</span> American gridiron football player (born 1994)

Desmond Lawrence is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tre Ford</span> Canadian gridiron football player (born 1998)

Tre Ford is a Canadian football quarterback for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was named a Hec Crighton Trophy winner in 2021 as U Sports football's most outstanding player and won the Lois and Doug Mitchell Award as U Sports top male university athlete.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Quency Williams</span> American football player (1961–2022)

Quency Leon Williams was an American gridiron football defensive end who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Auburn and also had stints with the Birmingham Stallions, Los Angeles Raiders, Arizona Outlaws and BC Lions. He won the 78th Grey Cup with the Blue Bombers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ali Fayad (American football)</span> American gridiron football player (born 1999)

Ali Fayad is a Lebanese-American gridiron football linebacker who is a free agent. He was most recently a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Western Michigan and was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2022. He also played for the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL and Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wesley Sutton</span> American gridiron football player (born 1996)

Wesley Malik Sutton is an American professional football defensive back for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Tyrell Ford". Waterloo Warriors . Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Blue Bombers sign 2022 13th overall selection Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. May 20, 2022.
  4. ↑ Hodge, John (2023-01-04). "Blue Bombers' defensive back Tyrell Ford works out for Jacksonville Jaguars". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  5. ↑ "Bombers release DB Tyrell Ford to pursue NFL opportunity". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 10, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Packers sign 13 free agents". packers.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
  8. 1 2 "Canadian DB Tyrell Ford returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers". 3DownNation. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
  9. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  10. 1 2 "Niagara Falls native Tre Ford continues to impress". The Niagara Independent. May 25, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Getting to know the national combine participants". Canadian Football League. March 23, 2022.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.