Place of birth: Cordele, Georgia Name Bernard Ford College: UCF Role American football player | Games played: 24 Positions Wide receiver Receptions: 17 | |
Date of birth: (1966-02-27) February 27, 1966 (age 49) NFL draft: 1988 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 Education University of Central Florida | ||
Bernard Ford (born February 27, 1966) is a former American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers of the NFL, and the London Monarchs of the WLAF. Ford played collegiately at the University of Central Florida.
Contents
- Early years
- Bufalo Bills
- Dallas Cowboys
- Houston Oilers
- Green Bay Packers
- Miami Dolphins
- Philadelphia Eagles
- References
Early years
Ford attended Crisp County High School, where although he was an All-state selection in track and an MVP in football, he didn't receive many scholarship offers because he was considered small to play college football.
He moved on to Marion Military Institute and transferred at the end of his freshman year to the University of Central Florida. As a sophomore, he tallied 13 receptions for 305 receiving yards. The next year, he registered 30 receptions for 653 yards and 8 touchdowns.
As a senior, he posted a then school record 68 receptions for 1,180 yards with 13 touchdowns. He also contributed to his team earning a 9-4 record and a trip to the national semifinals of the NCAA Division II playoffs.
Ford finished his college career with school records for career receptions (111), career receiving yards (2,138), career touchdown receptions (21), career reception average (19.3), single-season reception average (21.8), career 100-yard receiving games (5), single-season receiving yards (1,180), single-season receptions (68), single-game receptions (14), single-game receiving yards (208 yards) and single-game receiving touchdowns (4).
In 2011, he was inducted into the University of Central Florida Athletics Hall of Fame.
Bufalo Bills
Ford was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (65th pick overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft, after having a standout performance at the NFL scouting combine. He separated his shoulder during preseason and was placed on the injured reserve list, where he remained for the entire season. He was waived on September 4, 1989.
Dallas Cowboys
On September 6, 1989, Ford was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to the practice squad. He was later promoted to the active roster and appeared in 10 games (one start).
Houston Oilers
In 1990, the Houston Oilers signed Ford as a Plan B free agent to play in their run and shoot offense and return kickoffs.
Green Bay Packers
On January 12, 1992, he signed with the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 24.
Miami Dolphins
On March 3, 1993, he was signed by the Miami Dolphins. He was cut on July 30.
Philadelphia Eagles
On July 31, 1995, he was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles.