Dean Ford holds the MLB · Starter spot in Sam Houston Bearkats’s linebacker room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Dean Ford is a linebacker for Sam Houston standing 6'1" and weighing 230 pounds. The Houston native attended Katy Morton Ranch High School, where he earned Unanimous First Team All-District 19-6A honors in 2023 and was named the school's Defensive Player of the Year that same year. He redshirted during the 2024 season. In 2025, Ford appeared in games and recorded 32 total tackles, 23 solo tackles, 6.0 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 2 quarterback hurries. Ford also participated in track and field during his high school career.

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