| Michael
Ford
Scout.com Headlines: |
Getting to know Michael Ford 
Michael Ford received some good news recently on the academic front
-by Scout.com
May 26, 2009 |
Leaving a legacy
Michael Ford has been working overtime on getting himself ready to play for the Tigers in 2009.
-by Scout.com
Mar 23, 2009 |
RB Michael Ford: Signs with LSU
-by TigerSportsDigest.com
Feb 4, 2009 |
Hawaii Prep Classic: Offensive Stars
Scout.com takes a closer look at the offensive standouts in the Hawaii Prep Classic.
-by Scout.com
Dec 16, 2008 |
TSD Television: Michael Ford
Senior footage of Michael Ford from the first three weeks of his senior campaign.
-by Scout.com
Oct 1, 2008 |
Record-breaking performance
Ford achieved something no other Leesville High School football player had ever managed before.
-by Scout.com
Sep 19, 2008 |
TSD Television: Ford and Mingo
TigerSportsDigest.com was out at the Leesville-West Monroe matchup over the weekend.
-by Scout.com
Sep 10, 2008 |
Ford vs. Mingo
Leesville and West Monroe squared off against one another on Saturday.
-by Scout.com
Sep 7, 2008 |
UA/Scout.com All-Combine Team - New Orleans
Choosing an All-Combine Team is a difficult task because there is always a wealth of talent on hand.
-by Scout.com
Apr 22, 2008 |
Ford Is A Tiger
LSU picked up its third commitment for 2009 and it was of the 5-star variety.
-by TigerSportsDigest.com
Feb 22, 2008 |
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Ht: 5-10.5
Wt: 205
40: 4.49
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| 2009 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: RB |
Pos Rank: #3 |
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| Scout.com Player Evaluation: |
| STRENGTHS |
 Balance |
| Cutback Ability |
| Foot Quickness |
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| AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT |
 Blocking Ability |
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| Ford is a back with deceptive speed. He is a slasher that hits the hole hard. Ford has quick feet, good balance and the ability to make the first defender miss. He loves to bounce things outside and beat defenders to the edge. Ford can also run with power. |
| Biography: |
Ford has the complete package of speed, vision, cutback ability and power that coaches love.
(Sr.) Ford rushed for 2,953 yards and 29 touchdowns. He broke the 200-yard barrier 12 times on the year and rushed for 443 yards in one game/LSWA Class 4A All-State selection, Parade All-American, Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team (LA), Mobile Press Register's Super Southeast 120.
(Jr.) Ford broke his collarbone early in his junior year but he rushed for 567 yards and four scores in four games. He said the injury is 100 percent healed and he is looking forward to a big senior year.
(So.) He didn’t take over as the No. 1 back until a little less than midway through the year but still finished with 1,339 yards and 18 scores while averaging over seven yards a carry. |
| Scout.com Combine Results (full list): |
| Location: | New Orleans |
| Year: | 2008 |
| Height: | 5-9.5 |
| Weight: | 206 |
| 40-Yard Dash: | 4.69 |
| Short Shuttle: | 4.38 |
| Vertical Jump: | 41.5" |
| 3-Cone: | 7.57 |
| Broad Jump: | 9-7 |
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