As a senior, Ford was named first-team all-conference on both offense and defense and All-State at running back after rushing for 1,614 yards and 28 touchdowns, scoring an additional five touchdowns on returns, and recording 69 tackles with two fumble recoveries and three interceptions on defense.

[3] As a redshirt sophomore, his first season as a starter, Ford made 44 tackles and had five interceptions and seven pass breakups and was named second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference.

[7] He failed to make the active roster out of training camp and was subsequently re-signed by the Lions to the team's practice squad on September 2.

[8] Ford was promoted to the Lions' active roster on November 14 after offensive guard T. J. Lang was placed on injured reserve.

[9] Ford made his NFL debut on November 18 when he started at cornerback and played on special teams in a 20–19 win over the Carolina Panthers, recording two tackles.

He was assigned a one-year tender with the Lions as an exclusive rights free agent on March 18, 2020.