OVC FOOTBALL MEDIA DAY SPOTLIGHT: JOHN H. FORD II
7/22/2022 9:00:00 AM | Football
University of Tennessee at Martin graduate linebacker and Preseason Defensive Player of the Year John H. Ford II sat down for a 1-on-1 interview as part of Ohio Valley Conference Media Day earlier this week. Entering his sixth season with the Skyhawks, Ford has played in 29 games in his career while tallying 145 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 11 passes defended and six interceptions.
Ford proved to be a dynamic playmaker for one of the league's best defenses by playing in all 13 games en route to All-OVC first team honors last season. The Nashville native racked up 88 total tackles – including four double-digit tackle performances – while notching 5.0 tackles for loss. He tallied four interceptions to rank tied for second in the OVC while returning a pick 75 yards for a touchdown against Tennessee State. He also garnered an OVC Defensive Player of the Week honor after tallying five tackles and a 66-yard interception return against Northwestern State.
Notes and Achievements
Ford proved to be a dynamic playmaker for one of the league's best defenses by playing in all 13 games en route to All-OVC first team honors last season. The Nashville native racked up 88 total tackles – including four double-digit tackle performances – while notching 5.0 tackles for loss. He tallied four interceptions to rank tied for second in the OVC while returning a pick 75 yards for a touchdown against Tennessee State. He also garnered an OVC Defensive Player of the Week honor after tallying five tackles and a 66-yard interception return against Northwestern State.
Notes and Achievements
- OVC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
- Preseason All-OVC (2022)
- All-OVC First Team (2021)
- Phil Steele FCS All-OVC first team (2021)
- OVC Defensive Player of the Week (9/19/21)
- The Bluebloods Preseason All-OVC (2022)
- Phil Steele Preseason All-OVC third team (2021)
- Athletic Director's Honor Roll (Fall 2020)
Players Mentioned
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