Courtland Ford
Career Summary
Courtland Ford is an offensive lineman who played at USC, Kentucky and UCLA.
He joined the New York Jets in May 2026 after completing his college career.
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Early Life
Ford was born in Peoria, Illinois.
His parents are Nora and Clinton Ford, and his siblings are Clinton Jr. and Nya.
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High School
Ford was a four-year starter at Cedar Hill High School in Texas.
He helped the team finish 9–3 as a senior in 2019, earned second-team Class 6A all-state recognition and also played basketball.
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College Career
Ford gained experience across three college programs.
He played at USC from 2020–22 and Kentucky from 2023–24, where a hand injury limited his final season. At UCLA in 2025, he started 11 games at left tackle.
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Path to the NFL
Ford joined the Jets after his final college season.
New York's transaction log records his signing May 27, 2026.
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NFL Career
Ford spent the 2026 offseason with New York.
The Jets waived him August 30 during their final roster reduction.
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Career Accomplishments
Ford earned prep honors and contributed to a recognized college offensive line.
He received first-team all-district honors at Cedar Hill in 2018 and 2019. USC's 2022 offensive line was a Joe Moore Award semifinalist.
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Playing Style
Ford has experience at both tackle positions and left guard.
Most of his collegiate starts came at left tackle. In Kentucky's player profile, he described his on-field approach as smart and physical.
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