Tarleton State University Athletics

2011: Played in all 11 games and started in nine... Recorded 35 tackles, 17 of which were unassisted... Was third on the team with 2.5 sacks for -18 yards... Had a season-high six tackles against Texas A&M-Commerce... Recovered a fumble and returned for a touchdown against A&M-Commerce... Recorded 4.5 tackles for loss.

2010: Received a medical redshirt for the season.

Previous College: Played at Blinn Junior College... Won a national championship in 2009... Had 29 tackles as a sophomore... Appeared in 11 games... Had one sack and three tackles for loss.

High School: Graduated from Evan E. Worthing High School in Houston in 2007... Lettered three years in football... Named team captain... Earned All-Conference and All-District honors... Played for Head Coach Eddie Snow.

Personal: Son of Debra Ford... Has three siblings, Josh, Sarah, and Alex... Majoring in kinesiology... Born on Dec. 12, 1987.