Tyrell Ford was born on March 30,1998 and is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League.
13 Facts About Tyrell Ford
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Tyrell Ford played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors.
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Myer Secondary School, Ford led the Marauders to a Junior Metrobowl championship in 2013, and three straight OFSAA championships from 2014 to 2016.
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Tyrell Ford played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2017 to 2021.
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Tyrell Ford was a kick returner for the team where he had 40 kick returns for 733 yards and 82 punt returns for 1,139 yards and three touchdowns.
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Tyrell Ford was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian at cornerback in 2019 and 2021.
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Tyrell Ford was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2022 CFL Draft and signed with the team on May 20,2022.
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Tyrell Ford made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 10,2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks where he had one special teams tackle.
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Tyrell Ford was released by the Blue Bombers on January 10,2023, in order to sign an NFL contract.
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On February 20,2024, Tyrell Ford re-signed with the Blue Bombers.
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Tyrell Ford joined the Edmonton Elks through free agency on February 12,2025.
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Tyrell Ford has a twin brother, Tre, who plays quarterback for the Edmonton Elks and played for the Waterloo Warriors.
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Tyrell Ford began playing football when he was six years old when his father, Robert, introduced him to the sport and served as his coach.