Tarleton State University Athletics

Sophomore (2024):
Played in one game, making his season debut against Utah Tech on Oct. 12.
 
Redshirt Freshman (2023):
Switched to wide receiver from quarterback … Played in one game, making his Texan debut on Oct. 21 vs. Morehead State.
 
Freshman (2022):
Member of the practice squad as a true freshman quarterback.
 
James Martin High School:
Won the Toyota Motor Award, given to the Most Valuable Senior in 6A District Region 1 … Had 3,000+ passing yards and 26 touchdowns his final year … Had just five interceptions across his three years of starting at quarterback … Was a district champion all four years, making it to the regional quarterfinals two years … Team was ranked No. 6 in the state … A three-time letterman, team captain his senior year … Also played varsity basketball, a letterman three years … Was Second Team All-District and the Defensive Player of the Year in 6A Division I … Team was district and regional champions, ranked No. 5 in the state.
 
Personal:
Is a 2022 graduate of James Martin HS in Arlington, Texas … Won the Rotary Club Outstanding Senior Award and the Eleanor Grace Martin Award, the latter given to the most outstanding senior at his high school … Finished in the top 10 percent of his class … Son of Bradley and Danielle … Has two sisters, Stoni and Silo … Related to Courtney Goodson, former professional soccer player, and Kevin Miniefield, former Chicago Bear … Full name is Cydd O’Neal Ford … Hometown is Arlington, Texas … Majoring in Business and Sports Management … Born April 23.