Ford was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the seventh round (234th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[2] He signed his rookie contract on May 6, 2022.[3] He made the Packers' initial 53-man roster following his first training camp,[4] but remained inactive for the entire 2022 season.
On August 30, 2023, Ford was waived by the Packers but re-signed to the practice squad a day later.[5][6] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 22, 2024.[7]
On August 27, 2024, Ford was placed on injured reserve to begin the season.[8] He was activated on October 21, 2024, then released and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10][11]
Chicago Bears
On December 11, 2024, Ford was signed by the Chicago Bears off the Packers practice squad.[12]