Scouting Report: Strengths

• Ford has the perfect combination of speed, explosion to run outside, and the size and power to run off tackle
• Put up impressive numbers this final year logging an eye-watering 6.2 YDs per carry
• Cuts on a dime with lightning-fast feet and the quick-twitch explosion of an Olympic sprinter out of the block. Very good vision.
• He logged a 4.4-second 40-yard dash and a 10.61-second 100-meter time. while at Armwood High School.
• Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with an above-average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
• Demonstrated the ability to track the ball over his shoulder. Good flexibility and balance to adjust to the poorly thrown pass. Good vision and patience for screens.
• Natural field vision to see holes developing and the patience to follow his blockers
• Solid receiver in the flat, capable of running through tackles on the edge to move the chains. Flexible enough to catch passes thrown behind him.
• Strong interior runner. Quickly presses the line of scrimmage and has the burst to get through the line of scrimmage and into the second level quickly. A classic North-South runner who doesn't waste time moving laterally.
• Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and the patience to pick through defenses.