Jaxon Ford
No. 21 Saskatchewan Roughriders | |
![]() Ford with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025 | |
Born: | Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada | August 24, 2000
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
University | Regina |
CFL draft | 2023, round: 2, pick: 11 |
Drafted by | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career history | |
As player | |
2023–present | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
Career stats | |
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Jaxon Ford (born August 24, 2000) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).
University career
[edit]Ford played U Sports football for the Regina Rams.[1] He played in 29 games where he recorded 130 defensive tackles, including 10.5 for a loss, one sack, five interceptions, 11 pass knockdowns, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Ford was selected in the second round, eleventh overall, in the 2023 CFL National Draft by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.[2] In 2023, he played in 15 regular season games where he had 12 defensive tackles, six special teams tackles, and one pass knockdown.[1] In the 2024 season, Ford played in just six games, while being limited due to injury, where he played in six games and recorded two special teams tackles.[1]
Personal
[edit]Ford's grandfather is Alan Ford, a former player and executive in the CFL.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Jaxon Ford". Saskatchewan Roughriders. Retrieved June 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Vanstone: Cheers and tears as Roughriders draft Jaxon Ford". Canadian Football League. May 8, 2023. Retrieved June 21, 2025.