SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
JEROME FORD #34 - RUNNING BACK - CLEVELAND BROWNS
279 YDS •
57 ATT •
1 TD
279 YDS
57 ATT
1 TD
Jerome Ford skirts to sideline on 44-yard kick return Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford skirts to sideline on 44-yard kick return.
Nice follow up Ford had nine carries for 31 yards and caught four of four targets for 26 yards in Sunday's preseason game against the Eagles.
Impact Like in last week's opener, Ford showed off his skill as receiver. The rookie fifth-round pick has eight catches on nine targets for 71 yards through two preseason games. Ford wasn't used much as a pass catcher at the University of Cincinnati, hauling in just 31 balls over three seasons for the Bearcats, but the Browns unearthed those skills during offseason training activities, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal. "Since we've gotten him on campus, he's done a very nice job in the pass game. He catches it, runs good routes. That is an element of his game," Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski said. Ford is locked as the fourth running back, but he's shown enough thus far to hint at a larger role later in the regular season.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Deshaun Watson, Jerome Ford and the rest of the Browns offense graded vs. the Jaguars The Browns offense struggled against the Jaguars in the first half on Friday.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Shines in preseason opener Ford had 10 carries for 57 yards, caught four of five targets for 45 yards and scored touchdowns as a runner and receiver in Friday's preseason win over the Jaguars.
Impact A nice start for Ford, a fifth-round draft pick in 2022, who showed off his versatility as a runner and receiver. The Browns clearly have a lot of faith in him, but Ford faces a a crowded backfield in front of him. His selection was more about 2023 and beyond, but the University of Cincinnati product could have a role this season if the Browns are eventually forced to trade a running back, like Kareem Hunt or D'Ernest Johnson.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Ford postgame press conference vs. Jaguars Running back Jerome Ford addresses the media after the Browns 24-13 victory over the Jaguars in preseason.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
By the Numbers: Jerome Ford's big night, Martin Emerson Jr.'s pick-6 jump-start Browns in Jacksonville Cleveland got its biggest plays from its youngest players in a 24-13 preseason victory
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Dobbs escapes pressure and floats 14-yard TD pass to Ford Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh Dobbs escapes pressure and floats 14-yard TD pass to running back Jerome Ford.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Jerome Ford looks the part: Observations from Browns-Jaguars preseason game Jerome Ford played well in his Browns debut after the first-team offense struggled to move the ball.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Jerome Ford bounces it outside for 15-yard gain Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford bounces it outside for 15-yard gain.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Deshaun Watson's slow start, how about Jerome Ford? – Terry Pluto's Scribbles Deshaun Watson looked rusty in his first game since the 2020 season.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Jerome Ford punches in rush TD on 3rd-and-goal Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford punches in rush TD on 3rd-and-goal.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Jerome Ford finds space and takes it to the outside for 41-yard gain Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford finds space and takes it to the outside for 41-yard gain.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
From Nick Saban's helicopter to an NFL Draft pick How did Jerome Ford wind up in crowded running-back rooms at Alabama and Cleveland?
MAY 5, 2022 • AL.COM
Joins crowded Cleveland depth chart The Browns selected Ford in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 156th overall.
Impact It's unclear how Ford will carve out playing time after joining a Browns running-back room filled to the brim with talent, but the redshirt junior was a star for Cincinnati last season, tallying 1,319 rushing yards and 19 touchdowns en route to first-team All-AAC honors. The 22-year-old really has solid lateral agility and a good burst through the hole when he sees it, but Ford isn't exactly a tackle breaker and lacks vision near the line of scrimmage. At the very least, Ford should be a solid special teams player and could emerge as a quality backup in spot starts, similar to teammate D'Ernest Johnson.
APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
