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Name: D.J. Ford (Transfer from North Carolina)
College: East Carolina
Number: 9
School Bio/Stats Link: HERE
Height: 6-4 Weight: 206
Position: Pos2: OLB
Class/Draft Year: rSr/2022
40 Low: 4.76 40 Time: 4.83 40 High: 4.88
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Data Scout Notes: X-999/Lowest Tier/SS or OLB-STeams/#Switch from 16 to #9/-7 LBs/11GP-32TT in 21 2021: NAC...2020: Transfer from North Carolina...COVID Safety Concerns Opt-Out/Out for 2020 Season
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Height: 6034
Weight: 206
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Dates: 03/29/22
Hand: 09 3/8 Arm: 34 1/4
Wingspan: 81
Height: 6034
Weight: 206
40 Yrd Dash: 4.83
20 Yrd Dash: 2.78
10 Yrd Dash: 1.68
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225 Lb. Bench Reps:
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 10'05"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.30
3-Cone Drill: 7.20
40 Time Range: 4.82-4.83/Projected 4.65/**+.18/No Bench-Pectoral
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D.J. Ford, East Carolina, Player News
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Former North Carolina starting defensive back D.J. Ford signed with East Carolina in December to be an impact player for the Pirates, who in return, have gladly seen him emerge as a physical and mental leader already on defense. In addition to Ford's 6-f oot-3 and 208-pound frame, the safety and graduate student uses his mind and past playing experience - he was part of two bowl appearances at UNC and played in 33 total games with nine starts - in helping younger Pirates during practices with any guidanc e or tips he might be able to provide. "Something I pride myself on is being able to help the team in any way I can," Ford said. "I feel like the more I can help the young guys, the more I can help myself and help this team take a step forward. Things ha ppen and sometimes when the young guys get thrown out there, they need to be ready at all times. I do my part to make sure they are ready."Ford opted out prior to last season, which essentially opened his path to transfer to another school for his final year of eligibility. "My motivation level is definitely high," he said. "I put a lot on myself. I feel like I have a lot to prove to myself, as well as other people, and that being the people on this team, my family, my people back home. I just wa nt to make everyone proud." The Ashland, Ala., native is a serious candidate to be a starting safety for ECU against Appalachian State on Sept. 2 in Charlotte. - Daily Reflector
(DS#104 SS) rSr/2022  SS D.J. Ford, East Carolina
News Source: Daily Reflector
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First-year East Carolina football safety D.J. Ford is noticeable on the practice field with his 6-foot-3 and 215-pound frame, but intangibles might be just as important to his craft in his final year of collegiate eligibility. Pirate coach Mike Houston d escribed the senior safety, who was a starter for North Carolina of the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2018 and '19 seasons, as long and rangy first and foremost, but also a smart player. "The thing that has been so impressive to me is I spent a lo t of time last week with that unit, and just his preparation in the meeting room taking detailed notes and asking really good questions," Houston said after Tuesday's practice in full pads. "He was really preparing himself, then taking that to the field. You can tell he's a savvy guy who has played a lot of snaps." Ford opted out of the 2020 season at UNC before signing with the Pirates last December as a graduate transfer. He was a standout immediately during ECU winter workouts and also has caught the eye of Houston and defensive coordinator Blake Harrell. - Daily Reflector
(DS#104 SS) rSr/2022 SS D.J. Ford, East Carolina
News Source: Daily Reflector
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North Carolina defensive backs D.J. Ford, Javon Terry and Bryce Watts have opted out of playing this season due to concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. Team spokesman Jeremy Sharpe announced in a video call with reporters after Friday's practice. For d is a redshirt senior who started seven games last year, while Terry appeared in all 13 games as a redshirt freshman. Watts is a junior who sat out last year after transferring from Virginia Tech. The team had previously announced that offensive lineman Triston Miller would not play due to “family reasons,” though it did not elaborate further. - AP College Football
(DS#104 SS) rSr/2022 SS D.J. Ford, East Carolina
News Source: AP College Football
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