Jackson Ford is a defensive end for Penn State, standing 6'5" and weighing 264 pounds. The true freshman from Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, attended Malvern Prep after two seasons at Phoenixville High School. As a senior at Malvern Prep, he recorded 30 solo tackles, four sacks, and six tackles for loss while also catching six passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns. He earned All-Region honors in 2024 and 2025 and was named All-City as a junior and senior. A consensus four-star recruit ranked 256th overall, Ford also competed in track and field, qualifying for state championships in shot put.

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