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Jaylan Ford

LB

A 5th-round pick (175th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas, Jaylan Ford has built an NFL career since. He's currently with NO, in his 3rd season in the league. His 34.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 19th percentile.

Size

6'2", 240#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 5, 175th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33

6th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.71
Availability×0.1-1.86

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NO331
2025NO34.99
2024NO31.22

Career profile

Jaylan Ford has appeared in 12 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, all with NO.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 34.9, in the 19th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 6NYG—40.1

Jaylan Ford — common questions

What position does Jaylan Ford play?
Jaylan Ford is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Jaylan Ford played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaylan Ford has played for NO (2024–2026).
Where did Jaylan Ford go to college?
Jaylan Ford played college football at Texas.
When was Jaylan Ford drafted?
Jaylan Ford was selected in round 5, 175th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaylan Ford scored?
Jaylan Ford has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jaylan Ford's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaylan Ford rated 33.0 for 2026, the 6th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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