Jerome Ford

24-Year-Old Running BackRB

Cleveland Browns

2023 Rush/Rec Stats

ATT

204

YDS

813

YDS

319

2024 Projections

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2023 Fantasy Outlook

Ford enters training camp as the backup to Nick Chubb, with D'Ernest Johnson gone to Jacksonville and Kareem Hunt not expected to be re-signed. Ford didn't get much of a chance as a fifth-round rookie last season, limited mostly to kick returns. He was productive at Cincinnati in 2021 with 20 touchdowns and more than 1,500 scrimmage yards, and prior to that he played ahead of Brian Robinson at Alabama. His strength (5-10, 210), speed (4.46 40) and good hands hint at enough upside that the Browns kept him around as the fourth running back last season. This season, he faces little competition for the backup job, with 2021 sixth-round pick Demetric Felton his biggest competition unless the team signs a noteworthy veteran this summer. Read Past Outlooks

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Overall

Running Back

Height 5'10"

Weight 210

DOB 9/12/1999

College Cincinnati

Drafted 5th Rd 2022 #156 Overall

Limited to 26 total yards

RBCleveland Browns

January 13, 2024

Ford rushed the ball nine times for 17 yards in Saturday's 45-14 loss to the Texans. He added four receptions on four targets for 15 yards.

ANALYSIS
Ford fell slightly behind Kareem Hunt in total workload out of the backfield and lost out on touches near the goal line and as a receiver. Even when he did have the ball in his hands, he was held in check by the Texans' defense to turn in a disappointing final game of the campaign. Overall, Ford had the chance to serve as Cleveland's lead back for much of the season due to Nick Chubb (knee) being sidelined and managed an impressive nine total touchdowns with 1,132 yards from scrimmage in the regular season. Chubb's status from a health and contract perspective is ambiguous at this point, so Ford may maintain a significant role in Cleveland's offense in 2024.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do Jerome Ford's 2023 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

16.2%

Positive Run %

72.5%

% Yds After Contact

59.2%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.4

Rushing TD %

2.0%

Touches Per Game

14.6

% Snaps w/Touch

41.2%

Air Yards Per Game

2.2

Air Yards Per Snap

0.06

% Team Air Yards

0.8%

% Team Targets

10.6%

Avg Depth of Target

0.6 Yds

Catch Rate

69.8%

Drop Rate

12.7%

Avg Yds After Catch

7.0

% Targeted On Route

20.1%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

1.02

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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J.Jerome Ford

K.Kareem Hunt

P.Pierre Strong

N.Nick Chubb

#% of Team Snaps

64451%

35228%

16313%

514%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Jerome Ford's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 10"

Weight

210 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.46 sec

Vertical Jump

31.0 in

Broad Jump

118 in

Hand Length

9.13 in

Arm Length

30.63 in

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

Chubb returning in '24

RBCleveland Browns

April 11, 2024

Ford will be joined in the Browns backfield by Nick Chubb at some point in the 2024 season after the latter agreed to a restructured contract with the Browns on Thursday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.

ANALYSIS
Chubb reduced his salary cap hit for the coming season by nearly $10 million with the restructured deal, ensuring he'll be with the team this coming season. However, Chubb is far from certain to be ready for Week 1 due to the serious knee injury he suffered in Week 2 of last season, meaning Ford could still open the new campaign as the lead back.

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2022 Fantasy Outlook

As the 2022 NFL draft approached, the Browns' backfield appeared well-stocked, so the selection of Ford in fifth round was unexpected. The team returns what may be the best running back duo in the game in Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Toss in the dependable D'Ernest Johnson and 2021 sixth-rounder Demetric Felton, and it looks like Ford might be more of an addition for the future. It's worth noting that Hunt is in the final year of his contract, and the Browns hold exclusive rights on Johnson, who showcased his value as a fill-in last season. That said, Either Hunt or Johnson could be moved for an asset and if that happens there could be added opportunities for Ford, who had a monster season for the University of Cincinnati in 2021, scoring 20 touchdowns with more than 1,500 all-purpose yards. Either way, Ford's blend of strength, speed and soft hands puts him on the 2023 radar as a top backup or change-of-pace back behind Chubb.

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Limited action ahead of playoffs

RBCleveland Browns

January 7, 2024

Ford rushed three times for six yards and caught two of three targets for 26 yards in Sunday's 31-14 loss to the Bengals.