He's a former defensive back, a son of a college receiver, capable of performing cartwheels at nearly 320 pounds and proficient on the ukulele, piano and guitar. Even more remarkably, Ford once moved from defense to offense in the Ute football program.
The transformation traditionally works the other way with the Utes, known for turning receivers into cornerbacks and quarterbacks into all kinds of defensive stars. Ford is a potential four-year fixture on Utah's offensive line, as an 18-year-old redshirt freshman from southern California who's the front-runner at left guard in the team's preseason camp.
“It's very obvious that's where he belongs,” Ute coach Kyle Whittingham said.