John Ford Class: Junior Hometown: Corpus Christi, Texas High School: Calallen Height / Weight: 6-4 / 237 Position: TE Birthdate: 11/24/1986 Experience: 2L

2007
Appeared in each of Texas State's first four games.

2006
As a redshirt freshman, had one pass reception during the season...caught a 23-yard pass in the Bobcats' game against Northern Colorado...as a blocker, helped Texas State average 351.64 yards of offense per game, second in the Southland Conference...total offense average was also 38th among FCS programs...`Cats averaged 201 yards passing and 150 yards passing.

High School
Played for a Calallen squad which advanced to a state-playoff record 21 consecutive seasons during senior season...had 80 tackles, forced four fumbles, recovered two and had an interception...was named to the All-Bay Class 4A team as a defensive lineman...named All-District 30-4A as both a defensive lineman and a tight end...also named all-metro...played on state semifinalist team junior season that had a 13-1 record...his high school squad advanced to the state quarterfinals during his senior year and finished with a 9-4 mark...high school coach was Phil Danaher...also played soccer.

Personal
Born Nov. 24, 1986 in Corpus Christi...son of Rick and Robin Ford...pursuing a degree in exercise and sports science as well as a minor in biology.