Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Jaylan Ford
Saints· #53

JaylanFord

Linebacker

  • 6'2"
  • 240 lbs
  • Age 24
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 3 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'2"
Weight
240 lbs
Age
24
Born
December 28, 2001 · Frisco, TX
College
Texas
Experience
3rd Season

Contract Details

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$4.3MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$1.1MAvg. Annual
2024 – 2027Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2024Draft Year
Round 5Round
Pick 175Overall
TexasCollegeNODrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
2Tackles
1Solo
1Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026320.000
202517110.000
2024840.000
Total28170.000

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

The Saints activated Ford from injured reserve Saturday. The linebacker has recovered from his ankle injury and is all set to suit up for Sunday's contest as a reserve inside linebacker.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 25vs PITL100.000
Oct 18@ NYGW110.000
Oct 11vs MINL000.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation