Jerome Ford

25-Year-Old Running BackRB

Cleveland Browns

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2024 Fantasy Outlook

Ford was a pleasant surprise for Cleveland last year after Nick Chubb's season-ending knee injury, to the point that Ford might have made a case as an NFL starter at some point. Of course, if Chubb is on the roster and healthy, it's not easy to see how that would happen in 2024. On the other hand, Chubb's rehab from a multi-ligament injury looks tricky, and the Browns running backs otherwise don't seem to be on Ford's level. The 2022 fifth-round pick took 50.7 percent of Cleveland's snaps in 17 games last year, generally rotating out for short-yardage work and thus losing nine rushing touchdowns to Kareem Hunt (Ford had four rushing TDs and five receiving scores). Free-agent signing Nyheim Hines could steal valuable passing-down snaps that Hunt didn't get in 2023, but Hines is rehabbing from an ACL tear of his own and might ultimately get most of his touches on special times. Apart from Chubb, D'Onta Foreman may be the biggest threat to take snaps that went to Ford last year, though Foreman's small contract suggests he's not even a lock to make the team. It thus seems likely that Ford will maintain some fantasy value if Chubb isn't ready for Week 1, even though a true workhorse role is unlikely. Read Past Outlooks

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#116.93

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Running Back

Bye Week 10

Height 5'10"

Weight 210

DOB 9/12/1999

College Cincinnati

Drafted 5th Rd 2022 #156 Overall

Falls behind Foreman

RBCleveland Browns

September 15, 2024

Ford rushed the ball seven times for 64 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville. He added one reception on two targets for zero yards.

ANALYSIS
Ford led Cleveland's backfield in Week 1 but was surprisingly limited against Jacksonville and was out-touched 15-8 by D'Onta Foreman. Game script likely had something to do with it, as Ford had one more opportunity than Foreman at halftime, but Cleveland was ahead by two possessions for a lengthy portion of the second half. Positively, Ford had two of the Browns' biggest gains with rushes of 36 and 12 yards. That efficiency combined with a lack of depth -- Pierre Strong (hamstring) exited Sunday's game -- should keep Ford in the mix for touches every week, though his volume could remain volatile.

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How do Jerome Ford's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?

This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

15.8%

Positive Run %

89.5%

% Yds After Contact

44.4%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.5

Rushing TD %

5.3%

Touches Per Game

13.0

% Snaps w/Touch

33.3%

Air Yards Per Game

13.0

Air Yards Per Snap

0.33

% Team Air Yards

4.5%

% Team Targets

11.8%

Avg Depth of Target

2.9 Yds

Catch Rate

77.8%

Drop Rate

0.0%

Avg Yds After Catch

4.4

% Targeted On Route

19.1%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

0.53

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

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J.Jerome Ford

P.Pierre Strong

D.D'Onta Foreman

#% of Team Snaps

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2821%

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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense

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Overall QB Rating Against

100.1

Cornerbacks

136.9

Safeties

86.6

Linebackers

51.7

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

How do Jerome Ford's measurables compare to other running backs?

This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.

Height

5' 10"

Weight

210 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.46 sec

Vertical Jump

31.0 in

Broad Jump

118 in

Hand Length

9.13 in

Arm Length

30.63 in

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Past Fantasy Outlooks

2023

2022

Ford enters training camp as the backup to Nick Chubb, with D'Ernest Johnson gone to Jacksonville and Kareem Hunt not expected to be re-signed. Ford didn't get much of a chance as a fifth-round rookie last season, limited mostly to kick returns. He was productive at Cincinnati in 2021 with 20 touchdowns and more than 1,500 scrimmage yards, and prior to that he played ahead of Brian Robinson at Alabama. His strength (5-10, 210), speed (4.46 40) and good hands hint at enough upside that the Browns kept him around as the fourth running back last season. This season, he faces little competition for the backup job, with 2021 sixth-round pick Demetric Felton his biggest competition unless the team signs a noteworthy veteran this summer.

As the 2022 NFL draft approached, the Browns' backfield appeared well-stocked, so the selection of Ford in fifth round was unexpected. The team returns what may be the best running back duo in the game in Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Toss in the dependable D'Ernest Johnson and 2021 sixth-rounder Demetric Felton, and it looks like Ford might be more of an addition for the future. It's worth noting that Hunt is in the final year of his contract, and the Browns hold exclusive rights on Johnson, who showcased his value as a fill-in last season. That said, Either Hunt or Johnson could be moved for an asset and if that happens there could be added opportunities for Ford, who had a monster season for the University of Cincinnati in 2021, scoring 20 touchdowns with more than 1,500 all-purpose yards. Either way, Ford's blend of strength, speed and soft hands puts him on the 2023 radar as a top backup or change-of-pace back behind Chubb.

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Totals 18 touches

RBCleveland Browns

September 8, 2024

Ford rushed the ball 12 times for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys. He added six receptions on seven targets for 25 yards.