#19
Jesse Ford
Returning to TCU for 2026
Arlington, Texas → Arlington Martin
via gofrogs.com ↗Jesse Ford
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Sonny Dykes
How he plays
2026 Outlook
TCU
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · TCU
Returning around him
- 3 TCU players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (12 in / 14 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
TCU · Last season: 9-4 (AP #24) · Talent rank #32 · 2026 recruiting class #47
Background
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL A 247Sports four-star recruit ... Rated as the nation's No. 32 defensive lineman and No. 35 prospect out of the state of Texas ... Prepped at James Martin High School for coach Chad Rives ... Earned a spot on the 2024 First Team All-District ... Named 2023 Defensive Newcomer...
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