He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and holds the FBS record for most career interceptions returned for a touchdown with six.

Forbes was selected by the Washington Commanders in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft, playing sparingly prior to being released midway through his second season.

[1] In December 2019, he signed a National Letter of Intent to play college football for the Bulldogs at Mississippi State University.

[26][27] In the first quarter of the Week 10 game, Forbes was ejected after an helmet-to-helmet hit against Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett.

[29] Following the opening game of the 2024 season, Forbes underwent surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) in his right thumb.

[1] He wears several necklaces for good luck, most featuring the Christian cross, while playing sports and performing daily activities such as showering.