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Micah Ford

Quarterback/Defensive back
TOMS RIVER NORTH HS
TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
JUNIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-1
Press Release

Peak Performance

2360

Rushing Yards

33

Rushing Touchdowns

1203

Passing Yards

77

Tackles
“Micah Ford is quite clearly a special player. He’s got speed, size and toughness. He reaches top speed so fast and outruns pursuit angles. And while he isn’t asked to throw the ball much, when he does throw it, he has an impressive arm.”
Jay Dagato
Head Coach - head coach of Marlboro High
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound junior quarterback and free safety led the Mariners to a 14-0 record and the Group 5 state championship this past season. Ford rushed for 2,360 yards and 33 touchdowns and passed for 1,203 yards and 17 scores. He authored 23 touchdowns in Toms River North’s five-game postseason run to the title. Defensively, the 2021 First Team All-State selection recorded 77 tackles, including 9 for a loss, and four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown.

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Academic Achievement

Ford has maintained an A average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Ford has volunteered locally as a youth football coach, and he has donated his time to multiple community service initiatives through his church.