21Dean Ford
LB · RS SO
3-SO
Current depth chart
WILL1Starter3-SO
Depth relationships
Bio
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. From Katy Morton Ranch HS · Houston, TX.
Dean Ford appeared in 8 of 12 games in 2025.
Player information
ClassRedshirt SophomoreHeight6'1"Weight230 lbHometownHouston, TXHigh schoolKaty Morton Ranch HSRecruiting3 · No. 2621 national · 2024 classConferenceConference USA
Production · 2026 · 1 GP
Defense
5
TACKLES
1
TFL
0
SACKS
Coverage & havoc
0
INT
0
PBU
0
QB HUR
Career path
KATY MORTON RANCH HSHouston, TX
SAM HOUSTON2024 — present