Darryl Ford was born on June 22,1966 and is a former gridiron football linebacker who played in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.
16 Facts About Darryl Ford
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Darryl Ford did not play organized football until his sophomore year of high school.
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Darryl Ford was name Mr Touchdown by Local radio announcer Mr Dewayne Dancer, during which the listener's would called-in voted for outstanding weekly high school player of the Football Game.
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Darryl Ford was named to The Dallas Morning News All Star Team his Senior Year.
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Darryl Ford was a member of the New Mexico State Aggies for five seasons.
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Darryl Ford led the team in tackles with 154 and sacks with six in his sophomore season.
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Darryl Ford was forced to sit out his true senior year due to academic issues.
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Darryl Ford finished his collegiate career as New Mexico State's all-time leading tackler with 511.
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Darryl Ford was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 1989 and was cut at the end of training camp.
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Darryl Ford was signed by the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League in 1990 and finished the season with 78 tackles.
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In 1991, Darryl Ford was named a CFL All-Star after making 117 tackles with three sacks and three interceptions and was a member of the championship team.
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Darryl Ford was waived and picked up by the Detroit Lions.
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Darryl Ford was waived by the Lions on December 10,1993 after playing in 11 games during the season.
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Darryl Ford was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on May 12,1994 and spent the entire season with the team.
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Darryl Ford was signed by the Memphis Mad Dogs, formed as part of the CFL's attempted expansion into the United States, in 1995.
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Darryl Ford spent the 1996 season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.