Jerome Ford

Jerome Ford

23-Year-Old Running BackRB
Cleveland Browns
2022 Fantasy Outlook
As the 2022 NFL draft approached, the Browns' backfield appeared well-stocked, so the selection of Ford in fifth round was unexpected. The team returns what may be the best running back duo in the game in Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Toss in the dependable D'Ernest Johnson and 2021 sixth-rounder Demetric Felton, and it looks like Ford might be more of an addition for the future. It's worth noting that Hunt is in the final year of his contract, and the Browns hold exclusive rights on Johnson, who showcased his value as a fill-in last season. That said, Either Hunt or Johnson could be moved for an asset and if that happens there could be added opportunities for Ford, who had a monster season for the University of Cincinnati in 2021, scoring 20 touchdowns with more than 1,500 all-purpose yards. Either way, Ford's blend of strength, speed and soft hands puts him on the 2023 radar as a top backup or change-of-pace back behind Chubb. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $3.98 million contract with the Browns in May of 2022.
Top man at OTAs
RBCleveland Browns
May 25, 2023
Ford was the first running back in full team drills Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Top back Nick Chubb was notably absent from the voluntary OTA program, so Ford moved into the lead role for the practice. He impressed decision-makers as a rookie and appears headed for a larger role behind Chubb in 2023.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jerome Ford's 2022 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Broken Tackle %
    The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
  • Positive Run %
    The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
  • % Yds After Contact
    The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
  • Avg Yds After Contact
    The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
  • Rushing TD %
    Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
  • Touches Per Game
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
  • % Snaps w/Touch
    The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Broken Tackle %
0.0%
 
Positive Run %
50.0%
 
% Yds After Contact
183.3%
 
Avg Yds After Contact
2.8
 
Rushing TD %
0.0%
 
Touches Per Game
0.0
 
% Snaps w/Touch
0.0%
 
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63256%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2022 Jerome Ford Split Stats
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jerome Ford's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
210 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.46 sec
 
Vertical Jump
31.0 in
 
Broad Jump
118 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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Next man up behind Chubb
RBCleveland Browns
May 18, 2023
Ford figures to start offseason practices as Cleveland's No. 2 running back, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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No run on offense
RBCleveland Browns
January 9, 2023
Ford returned five kickoffs for 93 yards and did not play on offense in Sunday's 28-14 loss to the Steelers in Week 18.
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Five carries in win
RBCleveland Browns
January 2, 2023
Ford had a season-high five carries for nine yards and returned one kickoff for 23 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over Washington in Week 17.
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Gets first carries
RBCleveland Browns
December 5, 2022
Ford had three carries for three yards and returned three kickoffs for 48 yards in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Texans.
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Returns two kicks
RBCleveland Browns
November 28, 2022
Ford returned to two kickoffs for 67 yards in Sunday's 23-17 overtime win over Tampa Bay.
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