AUSTIN, Texas – Texas Football senior linebacker Jaylan Ford was named a second team Sporting News All-American, the outlet announced on Tuesday. It marks the first time Ford has earned the distinction from the Sporting News.
Ford is a fourth-year linebacker who has played in 35 games with 15 starts. The Frisco, Texas native had a breakout season in 2022, earning AP All-American accolades after leading the Longhorns with a career-high 119 tackles (61 solo), three forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and four interceptions. He also logged 10 tackles for loss, two sacks, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups.