Texas LB Jaylan Ford named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week

Jaylan Ford takes home Big 12 weekly honors for the second time this season.

Texas linebacker Jaylan Ford has been named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following his monster showing against Kansas State.

Ford led the Texas defense with a team-high 10 tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. Ford has a knack for creating turnovers in clutch moments. His interception set up a short field for the Texas offense right before halftime and his fumble recovery sealed the victory for the Longhorns.

The junior linebacker is having himself an All-Conference level season. Ford leads the Big 12 in total tackles, forced fumbles and run stops. His play is a significant reason Texas’ defense is much improved in 2022.

This marks the second time Ford has taken home Big 12 weekly honors this season. He won defensive player of the week after Texas’ win over Iowa State in October.

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