Jerome Ford
24-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
204
YDS
813
TD
4
YDS
319
TD
5
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Ford enters training camp as the backup to Nick Chubb, with D'Ernest Johnson gone to Jacksonville and Kareem Hunt not expected to be re-signed. Ford didn't get much of a chance as a fifth-round rookie last season, limited mostly to kick returns. He was productive at Cincinnati in 2021 with 20 touchdowns and more than 1,500 scrimmage yards, and prior to that he played ahead of Brian Robinson at Alabama. His strength (5-10, 210), speed (4.46 40) and good hands hint at enough upside that the Browns kept him around as the fourth running back last season. This season, he faces little competition for the backup job, with 2021 sixth-round pick Demetric Felton his biggest competition unless the team signs a noteworthy veteran this summer. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Limited to 26 total yards
Ford rushed the ball nine times for 17 yards in Saturday's 45-14 loss to the Texans. He added four receptions on four targets for 15 yards.
ANALYSIS
Ford fell slightly behind Kareem Hunt in total workload out of the backfield and lost out on touches near the goal line and as a receiver. Even when he did have the ball in his hands, he was held in check by the Texans' defense to turn in a disappointing final game of the campaign. Overall, Ford had the chance to serve as Cleveland's lead back for much of the season due to Nick Chubb (knee) being sidelined and managed an impressive nine total touchdowns with 1,132 yards from scrimmage in the regular season. Chubb's status from a health and contract perspective is ambiguous at this point, so Ford may maintain a significant role in Cleveland's offense in 2024.
Ford fell slightly behind Kareem Hunt in total workload out of the backfield and lost out on touches near the goal line and as a receiver. Even when he did have the ball in his hands, he was held in check by the Texans' defense to turn in a disappointing final game of the campaign. Overall, Ford had the chance to serve as Cleveland's lead back for much of the season due to Nick Chubb (knee) being sidelined and managed an impressive nine total touchdowns with 1,132 yards from scrimmage in the regular season. Chubb's status from a health and contract perspective is ambiguous at this point, so Ford may maintain a significant role in Cleveland's offense in 2024.
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Broken Tackle %
16.2%Positive Run %
72.5%% Yds After Contact
59.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.4Rushing TD %
2.0%Touches Per Game
14.6% Snaps w/Touch
41.2%Air Yards Per Game
2.2Air Yards Per Snap
0.06% Team Air Yards
0.8%% Team Targets
10.6%Avg Depth of Target
0.6 YdsCatch Rate
69.8%Drop Rate
12.7%Avg Yds After Catch
7.0% Targeted On Route
20.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Jerome Ford Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
5' 10"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.46 secVertical Jump
31.0 inBroad Jump
118 inHand Length
9.13 inArm Length
30.63 in
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Chubb returning in '24
Ford will be joined in the Browns backfield by Nick Chubb at some point in the 2024 season after the latter agreed to a restructured contract with the Browns on Thursday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Chubb reduced his salary cap hit for the coming season by nearly $10 million with the restructured deal, ensuring he'll be with the team this coming season. However, Chubb is far from certain to be ready for Week 1 due to the serious knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of last season, meaning Ford could still open the new campaign as the lead back.
Chubb reduced his salary cap hit for the coming season by nearly $10 million with the restructured deal, ensuring he'll be with the team this coming season. However, Chubb is far from certain to be ready for Week 1 due to the serious knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of last season, meaning Ford could still open the new campaign as the lead back.
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.
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Limited action ahead of playoffs
Ford rushed three times for six yards and caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bengals.
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Active but may not play
Ford isn't expected to play Sunday against the Bengals, despite being in uniform for pregame warmups, Tony Grossi of 850 ESPN Cleveland reports.
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Pair of receiving TDs in win
Ford rushed 12 times for 64 yards and secured two of three targets for 57 yards and two touchdowns in the Browns' 37-20 win over the Jets on Thursday night. He also recovered a fumble.
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Finds end zone in Houston
Ford carried the ball 15 times for 25 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for minus-2 yards in Sunday's 36-22 win over the Texans.
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Full practice participant
Ford (wrist) was a full practice participant Thursday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
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