Jonathan Ford (American football) explained

Jonathan Ford
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:99
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:29 September 1998
Birth Place:Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:338
High School:Dillard
(Fort Lauderdale, Florida)
College:Miami (FL) (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:7
Draftpick:234
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Touchdowns
Pfr:F/FordJo00

Jonathan Terell Ford (born September 29, 1998) is an American football defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Miami.[1]

Professional career

Ford was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[2] He signed his rookie contract on May 6, 2022.[3] He made the Packers' initial 53-man roster following his first training camp,[4] but remained inactive for the entire 2022 season.

On August 30, 2023, Ford was waived by the Packers but re-signed to the practice squad a day later.[5] [6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rubenstein . Alan . January 13, 2021 . Miami Hurricanes DT Jon Ford returning strengthens rotation . October 25, 2023 . Canes Warning . en-US.
  2. Web site: 2022 NFL Draft: Packers select Miami DL Jonathan Ford in seventh round, No. 234 overall. packers.com. April 30, 2022.
  3. Web site: Packers sign seven draft picks . packers.com . May 6, 2022 . May 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220506215231/https://www.packers.com/news/packers-sign-seven-draft-picks-x9454 . dead .
  4. Web site: Hodkiewicz . Wes . August 30, 2022 . Packers keep two RBs, seven WRs: Here's the initial 2022 roster . August 31, 2022 . Packers.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Packers sign 16 players to practice squad. Packers.com . August 30, 2023.
  6. Web site: Packers claim S Zayne Anderson, TE Ben Sims off waivers. Packers.com. August 31, 2023.
  7. Web site: Packers sign 14 free agents. Packers.com. January 22, 2024.