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Tyrell Ford
Ford with the Edmonton Elks in 2025
No. 30 – Edmonton Elks
PositionDefensive back
Roster statusActive
CFL statusNational
Personal information
Born (1998-03-30) March 30, 1998 (age 28)
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolA. N. Myer Secondary
(Niagara Falls)
UniversityWaterloo
CFL draft2022: 2nd round, 13th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Career statistics
Games played69
Tackles157
Pass deflections28
Interceptions16
Defensive touchdowns1
Stats at CFL.ca

Tyrell Ford (born March 30, 1998) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors.

Early life

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Playing alongside his twin brother, Tre Ford, at A. N. Myer Secondary School, Ford led the Marauders to a Junior Metrobowl championship in 2013, and three straight OFSAA championships from 2014 to 2016.

University career

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Ford played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2017 to 2021.[1] Over four seasons, he played in 30 games where he had 94 total tackles, six sacks, 20 pass knockdowns, and six interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.[1] He was also a kick returner for the team where he had 40 kick returns for 733 yards and 82 punt returns for 1,139 yards and three touchdowns.[1] He was named a U Sports Second Team All-Canadian at cornerback in 2019 and 2021.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m)		188 lb
(85 kg)		4.42 s4.27 s7.03 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		15 reps
All values from CFL Combine[3]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint)

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Ford was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2022 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 20, 2022.[4] He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 10, 2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks where he had one special teams tackle.[2] In his rookie season he played in all 18 regular season games and contributed with 10 special teams tackles and three defensive tackles. Following the season, he had a workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars (NFL).[5] He was released by the Blue Bombers on January 10, 2023, in order to sign an NFL contract.[6]

Green Bay Packers

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On January 10, 2023, Ford was signed to a reserve/future contract with the Green Bay Packers.[7] He was released on August 29, 2023.[8] Following his release from the Packers, Ford remained unsigned by any team, and did not play in 2023.[9]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint)

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Ford (30) with the Blue Bombers at the 111th Grey Cup.

On February 20, 2024, Ford re-signed with the Blue Bombers.[9][10] He played and started in all 18 regular season games where he had 51 defensive tackles, four special teams tackles, 12 pass knockdowns, and seven interceptions.[11] At the end of the 2026 season, he was named a CFL All-Star for the first time in his career.[11] He became a free agent upon the expiration of his contract on February 11, 2025.[12]

Edmonton Elks

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Ford joined the Edmonton Elks through free agency on February 12, 2025.[13] He scored his first professional touchdown on August 8, 2025, against the Montreal Alouettes in a 23–22 victory when he returned an interception 87 yards.[14]

On October 29, 2025, Ford signed an extension with the Elks through the 2027 CFL season after previously being under contract through 2026.[15] The extension was reported to be worth $230,000 in hard money, making him the highest-paid defensive back in the league.[16][17] He played and started in all 18 regular season games and recorded 56 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, four pass knockdowns, two interceptions, and one touchdown.[11]

Personal life

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Ford is engaged to be married to his fianceé, Kimberly Lynn Weiler. Ford also has a twin brother, Tre, who plays quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and also played for the Waterloo Warriors.[18] Ford began playing football when he was six years old when his father, Robert, introduced him to the sport and also served as his coach.[18][19]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Tyrell Ford". Waterloo Warriors. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Tyrell Ford CFL Combine Results". CFL.ca. Retrieved June 14, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Blue Bombers sign 2022 13th overall selection Tyrell Ford". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. May 20, 2022.
  5. ↑ Hodge, John (January 4, 2023). "Blue Bombers' defensive back Tyrell Ford works out for Jacksonville Jaguars". 3DownNation. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Bombers release DB Tyrell Ford to pursue NFL opportunity". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. January 10, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Packers sign 13 free agents". packers.com. January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 29, 2023.
  9. 1 2 "Canadian DB Tyrell Ford returns to Winnipeg Blue Bombers". 3DownNation. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
  11. 1 2 3 "2026 CFL Guide" (PDF). Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Transactions". Canadian Football League. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ "TRANSACTIONS: Elks bring in All-CFL group on second day of free agency". goelks.com. February 12, 2025. Retrieved February 12, 2025.
  14. ↑ Tyrell Ford’s 87-yard pick six sparks a MASSIVE momentum shift!
  15. ↑ Arcuri, Michael. "TRANSACTION: Elks extend All-CFL defensive back Tyrell Ford". goelks.com. Edmonton Elks. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Edmonton Elks extend Canadian DB Tyrell Ford through 2027". 3 Down Nation. 3 Down Nation. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  17. ↑ Dunk, Justin. "Tyrell Ford remains CFL's highest-paid defensive back on extension with Edmonton Elks". 3 Down Nation. 3 Down Nation. Retrieved August 11, 2026.
  18. 1 2 Mawhood, Rod (May 25, 2021). "Niagara Falls native Tre Ford continues to impress". The Niagara Independent. Retrieved June 27, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Getting to know the national combine participants". Canadian Football League. March 23, 2022.
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