Jerome Ford
#34 Running Back
27 yrs 5'10", 210 lbs Cincinnati 5th Season 2022 R5, P156
Fantasy · PPR
2025 Fantasy Season
2025 Regular Season
- 73RUSH YDS
- 24CARRIES
- 0TOTAL TD
- 26REC
Jerome Ford Weekly Performance & Upcoming Schedule
Fantasy points by week and his next four matchups.
Upcoming
- Week 10
vs LAR27th vs RBTough - Week 11
at KC26th vs RBTough - Week 12
vs WAS22nd vs RBNeutral - Week 13
vs PHI21st vs RBNeutral
Rank = PPR points allowed to RBs through Week 9. 1st allows the most. 1st-10th favorable, 23rd-32nd tough.
Jerome Ford Latest News
Elevated for first time this season (opens in new tab)
The Cardinals elevated Ford from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
More on Jerome Ford and the Cardinals
- Cardinals depth chartWho starts, who backs up, and who is next man upOpen
- Cardinals scheduleEvery remaining opponent and the fantasy matchupOpen
- RB rest-of-season rankingsWhere every RB ranks for the rest of 2026Open
- RB strength of scheduleWhich defenses RBs face the rest of the wayOpen
- RB projectionsWeekly and rest-of-season RB projectionsOpen
- Trade value chartWhat every player is worth in a redraft tradeOpen
- Cardinals usage reportSnap share, targets and touches by playerOpen
- Dynasty RB rankingsLong-term RB values for dynasty leaguesOpen
- Redraft rankings2026 redraft rankings across all positionsOpen
- Dynasty rankingsDynasty Command consensus valuesOpen
Latest analysis on Jerome Ford
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City Chiefs
RB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle Seahawks
SEA
RB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta Falcons
ATL
RB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona Cardinals
RB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ers
SF
RB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami Dolphins
MIA
RB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville Jaguars
JAXJerome Ford Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jerome Ford in Week 10?
Jerome Ford plays Week 10 against the Rams. The Rams rank 27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Ford.
Is Jerome Ford worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jerome Ford is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What are Jerome Ford's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jerome Ford's next three games are Week 10 vs. the Rams (27th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough), Week 11 at the Chiefs (26th in PPR points allowed to RBs, tough) and Week 12 vs. the Commanders (22nd in PPR points allowed to RBs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry1.2571st of 74
- Explosive run rate8.3%55th of 74
- Fantasy points per opportunity0.3174th of 74
- Yards before contact per carry1.7957th of 74
- Broken tackles932nd of 74
Usage
- Snap share30.5%51st of 74
- Target share6.4%37th of 74
- Red-zone opportunities1062nd of 74
- Targets per game2.535th of 74
Ranks: 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
| Season | Team | GP | GS | Att | Rush yds | Y/C | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Y/R | Rec TD | Fum lost | FPTS | PPG | Finish | Top-24 wks | Best wk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | CLE | 13 | 0 | 24 | 73 | 3.0 | 0 | 32 | 26 | 103 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 43.6 | 3.4 | RB84 | 0 | 10.4 |
| 2024 | CLE | 14 | 6 | 104 | 565 | 5.4 | 3 | 43 | 37 | 225 | 6.1 | 0 | 0 | 134.0 | 9.6 | RB36 | 4 | 24.1 |
| 2023 | CLE | 17 | 12 | 204 | 813 | 4.0 | 4 | 63 | 44 | 319 | 7.3 | 5 | 1 | 211.2 | 12.4 | RB25 | 12 | 26.1 |
| 2022 | CLE | 13 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | - | 0 | 0.9 |
| Career | 57 | 18 | 340 | 1,463 | 4.3 | 7 | 138 | 107 | 647 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 390.0 | 6.8 | - | 16 | 26.1 |
Rushing profile
Ford gains little after contact and meets defenders early.
Fantasy impact
He didn't score a touchdown, so all of his fantasy production came from volume.
Ford has not played in 2026; these are his 2025 numbers. Ford has had 13 appearances in 2025 at 1.8 carries and 2.5 targets a game: a reserve's workload, so his fantasy value turns on playing time before efficiency.
Reserve role · 13 games · 0 starts
Latest seasonEarlier seasonsCareer avg 6.8RB rank = season finish by total PPR points
- 6.8Career PPG57 games, 4 seasons · PPRFantasy points per game across his career, in full PPR scoring: total points divided by games played.
- 74%Games appeared in57 of 77 team gamesGames he played in (57) out of his teams' regular-season games from 2022 through 2026 Week 9 (77), counting every season since his first game. It measures playing time, not health: games he was available for but did not play still count against it.
- 35%Top-24 weeks16 of 46 ranked weeksWeeks he finished inside the top 24 at RB, as a share of his ranked weeks: a weekly finish, not a season finish. 11 of his 57 games have no weekly rank: he was active but recorded no offensive snap or touch.
- 7.1Weekly swingStd. dev. of weekly pointsThe standard deviation of his weekly fantasy points across his career, in points: how far a typical week lands from his average.
What His Career Numbers Say
Ford has averaged 6.8 fantasy points per game over 57 games and 4 seasons, without a top-12 season finish. The average hides two careers: 12.4 a game in his one season with a starter's volume, 4.5 in the three without it.
In 2025 he averaged 3.4 per game, down 6.2 from 2024. Volume is the driver: 4.3 carries plus targets a game against 10.5. His quarterback in 2025 was Shedeur Sanders.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Ford's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career Highs
- 813Rush yards2023
- 9Total TD2023
- 211.2Fantasy pts2023 · RB16
- 2,110Career scrimmage yds2022–2025
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City ChiefsRB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle SeahawksRB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta FalconsRB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona CardinalsRB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ersRB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami DolphinsRB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville JaguarsJerome Ford Stats FAQ
What were Jerome Ford's stats last season?
In 2025, Jerome Ford ran for 73 yards and no touchdowns and caught 26 passes for 103 yards in 13 games. That was 43.6 PPR points (3.4 per game), an RB84 finish.
What are Jerome Ford's career NFL stats?
Across 4 seasons and 57 games, Jerome Ford has 1,463 rushing yards and 7 rushing touchdowns, plus 107 catches for 647 yards, for 390.0 PPR fantasy points (6.8 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jerome Ford have in his career?
Jerome Ford has 12 touchdowns in his NFL career: 7 rushing and 5 receiving, over 57 games.
Jerome Ford Game Log 2022
Week-by-week performance, usage, and fantasy production for the 2022 season.
| Wk | Opp | Difficulty | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | HOU | 1stFavorable | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | RB81 |
Week 13 · HOU · 0.3 pts
How the 0.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | WAS | 29thTough | 5 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | RB79 |
Week 17 · WAS · 0.9 pts
How the 0.9 points scored (PPR)
| |||||||||||
| Avg | 2 games | Neutral | 4.0 | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | RB80 |
Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to RBs across 2022: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Weekly performance, key takeaways, and fantasy production.
Held in check by Washington
5 carries, 9 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. He played 12% of the snaps and handled 5 carries.
Held in check by Houston
3 carries, 3 yds. 0/0 receiving, 0 yds. He played 11% of the snaps and handled 3 carries.
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City ChiefsRB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle SeahawksRB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta FalconsRB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona CardinalsRB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ersRB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami DolphinsRB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville JaguarsRisk
- A new quarterbackGardner Minshew II is now the listed starter; Shedeur Sanders threw most of the passes through Week 9. How targets are distributed under Minshew is unknown (53 attempts so far).
- Tough matchupsThe Rams in Week 10 (27th) and the Chiefs in Week 11 (26th) are among the stingiest defenses against RBs.
- RoleHe's RB4 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs a change ahead of him.
- Wk 10vs LAR27th vs RBsTough
- Wk 11at KC26th vs RBsTough
- Wk 12vs WAS22nd vs RBsNeutral
- Wk 13vs PHI21st vs RBsNeutral
A difficult stretch: two of the next four are bottom-10 matchups for RBs.
Fantasy playoffs (Weeks 15 to 17): vs Jets in Week 15 (6th), at Saints in Week 16 (1st) and vs Raiders in Week 17 (3rd); three favorable, none tough.
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City ChiefsRB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle SeahawksRB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta FalconsRB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona CardinalsRB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ersRB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami DolphinsRB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville JaguarsJerome Ford Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jerome Ford's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jerome Ford projects as a depth RB for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. Gardner Minshew II taking over at quarterback makes the near term less predictable. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jerome Ford's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jerome Ford is the RB72 in PPR points per game. That puts him in depth RB territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
Who is Jerome Ford's quarterback?
Gardner Minshew II is the Cardinals' listed starting quarterback now. Shedeur Sanders threw most of the passes through Week 9; Minshew has 53 attempts so far. How the targets are distributed under the new starter is the open question for Ford's rest-of-season value.
What is Jerome Ford's projected role going forward?
Jerome Ford is RB4 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What could hurt Jerome Ford's fantasy value?
Jerome Ford's risks: Gardner Minshew II has taken over at quarterback, so how the targets are shared is unsettled, the Rams in Week 10 (27th) and the Chiefs in Week 11 (26th) are tough matchups and he is RB4 on the depth chart.
How difficult is Jerome Ford's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next four games, zero come against a top-10 matchup for RBs and two against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Is Jerome Ford a good fantasy playoff option?
His Weeks 15 to 17 opponents are the Jets (6th in points allowed to RBs), the Saints (1st in points allowed to RBs) and the Raiders (3rd in points allowed to RBs); three of them are favorable.
Latest Jerome Ford News & Updates
Injury, practice, transaction and game reports on Jerome Ford this season, newest first.
Elevated for first time this season (opens in new tab)
The Cardinals elevated Ford from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City ChiefsRB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle SeahawksRB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta FalconsRB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona CardinalsRB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ersRB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami DolphinsRB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville JaguarsJerome Ford News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jerome Ford?
The latest Ford update, from November 7: Elevated for first time this season. The Cardinals elevated Ford from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday.
How does the latest Jerome Ford news affect his fantasy value?
Not much: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jerome Ford Bio and Career
RBArizona Cardinals#34
- Position
- Running Back
- Born
- Sep 12, 1999 (Age 27)
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 210 lb
- College
- Alabama, Cincinnati
Jerome Ford is a running back for the Arizona Cardinals, where he wears No. 34. Born September 12, 1999, in Tampa, FL, he attended Armwood and played college football at Alabama and then Cincinnati.
The Cleveland Browns selected Ford in round 5, pick 156, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Cleveland Browns on April 30, 2022. Since then, Ford joined the Arizona Cardinals in 2026.
In 57 regular-season games since 2022, he has run for 1,463 yards and 7 touchdowns and caught 107 passes.
Career Timeline
- 2022202320242025
- 2026
What Happened at Each Stop
Arizona Cardinals
Current team2026 – presentListed on the 2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
Cleveland Browns
2022 – 2025Selected in round 5, pick 156, of the 2022 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 36 of 57 games.
College: Alabama, Cincinnati
Transactions
13 moves2022 - 2026
- 1 Draft
- 1 Trade
- 3 Signings
- 1 Team change
- 1 Release
- 5 IR / list moves
- 1 Activation
- ReleasedReleased by the Minnesota Vikings.
- SignedSigned with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Washington Commanders.
- JoinedJoined the Arizona Cardinals.
- SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
- ActivatedActivated by the Cleveland Browns.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Cleveland Browns.
- SignedSigned his rookie contract with the Browns.
- TradedTraded by the Minnesota Vikings to the Cleveland Browns for CB Akayleb Evans.
- DraftedSelected by the Cleveland Browns in round 5, pick 156.
RBs Like Jerome Ford
Nearby running backs in 2025 fantasy points per game.
RB80Brashard SmithKC3.7PPG2.6Carries/G8.9Rush Yds/G2.1Targets/GRB80, 3.7 PPG, Kansas City ChiefsRB81George HolaniSEA3.7PPG5.5Carries/G18.3Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB81, 3.7 PPG, Seattle SeahawksRB82Brian Robinson Jr.ATL3.7PPG5.4Carries/G23.5Rush Yds/G0.7Targets/GRB82, 3.7 PPG, Atlanta FalconsRB84Jerome FordARI3.4PPG1.8Carries/G5.6Rush Yds/G2.5Targets/GRB84, 3.4 PPG, Arizona CardinalsRB85Kyle JuszczykSF3.4PPG0.1Carries/G-0.2Rush Yds/G1.6Targets/GRB85, 3.4 PPG, San Francisco 49ersRB86Ollie Gordon IIMIA3.2PPG4.1Carries/G11.7Rush Yds/G0.5Targets/GRB86, 3.2 PPG, Miami DolphinsRB88Ameer AbdullahJAX2.8PPG1.1Carries/G4.6Rush Yds/G1.3Targets/GRB88, 2.8 PPG, Jacksonville JaguarsAbout Jerome Ford: Bio FAQ
How old is Jerome Ford?
Jerome Ford is 27 years old. He was born on September 12, 1999. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Jerome Ford?
Jerome Ford is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 210 pounds, and plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals.
How much does Jerome Ford weigh?
Jerome Ford weighs 210 pounds, his listed weight on the Arizona Cardinals roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Jerome Ford wear?
Jerome Ford wears number 34 for the Arizona Cardinals. He plays running back.
What position does Jerome Ford play?
Jerome Ford plays running back for the Arizona Cardinals, wearing number 34. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Jerome Ford play for?
Jerome Ford plays for the Arizona Cardinals as a running back.
Where did Jerome Ford go to college?
Jerome Ford played college football at Cincinnati, after attending Armwood (FL). The Cleveland Browns drafted him out of Cincinnati in 2022.
When was Jerome Ford drafted?
The Cleveland Browns selected Jerome Ford in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 156th overall pick, out of Cincinnati.
What round was Jerome Ford drafted in?
Jerome Ford was a fifth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, taken 156th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
What pick was Jerome Ford in the NFL Draft?
Jerome Ford was the 156th overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round.
Where is Jerome Ford from?
Jerome Ford went to high school in Florida, at Armwood, before playing college football at Cincinnati.
When is Jerome Ford's birthday?
Jerome Ford's birthday is September 12. He was born on September 12, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has Jerome Ford been in the NFL?
2026 is Jerome Ford's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022 as a fifth-round pick of the Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jerome Ford played for?
Jerome Ford has played for the Cleveland Browns. View his career statistics.
What year did Jerome Ford enter the NFL?
Jerome Ford entered the NFL in 2022, when the Cleveland Browns drafted him in the fifth round. 2026 is his 5th season.