2022 PHIL STEELE/DRAFT SCOUT OVC PRESEASON DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR: LB John Ford II, UT Martin, Sr.,...Ford became a dominating force for the Skyhawks in 2021 en route to All-OVC honors and being named the OVC Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. He ranked second on the team with 88 total tackles while racking up four double-digit tackle performances - including tying his season-high with 12 stops against No. 8 Montana State in the second round of the FCS playoffs. - UT Martin Football