Bernard Ford (American football)

Bernard Ford
No. 80, 88
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Date of birth: (1966-02-27) February 27, 1966
Place of birth: Cordele, Georgia
Height: 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight: 168 lb (76 kg)
Career information
High school: Cordele (GA) Crisp County
College: Central Florida
NFL draft: 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 24
Receptions: 17
Receiving yards: 176
Receiving average: 10.4
Touchdowns: 2
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Bernard Ford (born February 27, 1966) is a former American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers of the NFL, and the London Monarchs of the WLAF. Ford played collegiately at the University of Central Florida.[1]

Early years

Ford attended Crisp County High School, where although he was an All-state selection in track and an MVP in football, he didn't receive many scholarship offers because he was considered small to play college football.

He moved on to Marion Military Institute and transferred at the end of his freshman year to the University of Central Florida. As a sophomore he tallied 13 receptions for 305 receiving yards. The next year he registered 30 receptions for 653 yards and 8 touchdowns.[2]

As a senior, he posted a then school record 68 receptions for 1,180 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also contributed to his team earning a 9-4 record and a trip to the national semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs.

Ford finished his college career with school records for career receptions (111), career receiving yards (2,138), career touchdown receptions (21), career reception average (19.3), single-season reception average (21.8), career 100-yard receiving games (5), single-season receiving yards (1,180), single-season receptions (68), single-game receptions (14), single-game receiving yards (208 yards) and single-game receiving touchdowns (4).[3]

In 2011, he was inducted into the University of Central Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.

Professional career

Bufalo Bills

Ford was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (65th pick overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft, after having a standout performance at the NFL scouting combine.[4] He separated his shoulder during preseason and was placed on the injured reserve list, where he remained for the entire season. He was waived on September 4, 1989.[5]

Dallas Cowboys

In 1989, Ford was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys and appeared in 10 games (one start).[6]

Houston Oilers

In 1990, the Houston Oilers signed Ford as a Plan B free agent to play in their run and shoot offense and return kickoffs.[7]

Green Bay Packers

On January 12, 1992, he signed with the Green Bay Packers.[8] He was released on August 24.[9]

Miami Dolphins

On March 3, 1993, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins.[10] He was cut on July 30.[11]

Philadelphia Eagles

On July 31, 1995, he was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Bernard Ford NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved April 6, 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ford's Turnaround Gets Big Receptions". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  3. ↑ "State player countdown: No. 20 at UCF, Bernard Ford". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ford's Fleet Feet Earn Recognition". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sports Transactions". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  6. ↑ "Cowboys Are Paying The Price For Extensive Roster Changes". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ford Plans For Life After Professional Football". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Packers Sign Majkowski". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved January 25, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Philadelphia Eagles". Retrieved January 25, 2016.

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