Oklahoma Sooners among top 12 for elite 2026 defensive end
Along with the Sooners, Ford named Texas A&M, Florida, Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Penn State, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Missouri, and USC. He's a bonafide blue-chipper with the opportunity to be a legit difference-maker at the collegiate level. He comes with great size for the position
Here's what I had to say about Ford after Sam Spiegelman of Rivals issued a Futurecast favoring the Sooners after OU's Junior Day at the end of January.
Out of Duncanville High School, Ford is a disruptive defensive end prospect. He's got a quick get-off at the snap that he uses to knife through the line of scrimmage or get around offensive tackles. Ford shows good play strength, displaying the ability to knock back offensive linemen with his initial strike. He sets the edge well in the run game and shows good discipline in his responsibilities. His speed and athleticism make him a natural pass rusher, but he has the strength to be a force against the run. Ford has a strong motor and is willing to chase down plays from the backside or after the quarterback steps up to avoid his initial rush. - Williams, Sooners Wire
Oklahoma defensive end coach Miguel Chavis has done an excellent job on the recruiting trail, landing blue-chip edge rushers in each recruiting cycle since joining the Sooners in 2022. Chavis and the Sooners will have their hands full on the recruiting trail as they work to fend off a who's who in collegiate recruiting. But the Sooners are in a great spot to land the dynamic defensive end out of Texas.
Check out Kevin Ford Jr.'s Highlights on Hudl.
Projected Position
Defensive End
Height
6-foot-3
Weight
245 lbs
Hometown
Duncanville, Texas
Site
Stars
Overall
Position
State
Rivals
4
97
9
14
ESPN
4
138
16
14
247Sports
4
97
10
16
247Sports Composite
4
105
13
15
On3
4
234
28
33
On3 Industry
4
109
15
16
NEWS: Four-Star EDGE KJ Ford is down to 1️⃣2️⃣ Schools, he tells me for @on3recruitsThe 6'4 245 EDGE from Duncanville, TX is ranked as the No. 2 EDGE in Texas (per On3)Where Should He Go?👇🏽https://t.co/pVnVtS1fim pic.twitter.com/plDy56QmW4
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) March 20, 2025
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