Brad Ford

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Brad Ford
No. 44
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1974-01-11) January 11, 1974 (age 50)
Alexander City, Alabama, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:170 lb (77 kg)
Career information
High school:Dadeville
(Dadeville, Alabama)
College: Alabama
NFL draft: 1996  / Round: 4 / Pick: 129
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:5
Player stats at PFR

Brad Jamar Ford (born January 11, 1974) is a former American football cornerback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Lions in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft. [1]

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College career

Ford initially attended Fresno City College in 1992 and 1993, before transferring to the University of Alabama. [2] While at Alabama, he appeared in 23 games and recorded two interceptions, one returned for a touchdown. [3]

Professional career

Ford was selected in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. [4] While with the Lions, he appeared in 14 games as a rookie, recording five tackles.

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References

  1. "1996 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
  2. "Brad Ford". TheProfFootballArchives.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  3. "Brad Ford College Stats". Sports-References.com. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  4. "Lions Put Pop in 'D' with Draft". Ironwood Daily Globe . April 22, 1996. p. 10. Retrieved February 16, 2017 via Newspapers.com. Lock-green.svg