Jerome Ford

Cleveland Browns
Running Back #34

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	September 12, 1999
Height	5'10"
Weight	210 lb

Draft

College	Cincinnati
Year	2022
Pick	Round: 5, Overall: 156
Team	CLE

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Carries	Yards	Touchdowns
3.95	16.065	0.195

You can see where those projections compare to other RBs in our Running Back Rankings.

Player News

Jerome Ford: Jerome Ford the Likely Starter for Cleveland to Begin 2025

According to Zac Jackson of The Athletic, Cleveland Browns veteran running back Jerome Ford is likely to open the 2025 season in the RB1 role. The team just selected former Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins and former Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson in the first four rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft, so this backfield could be difficult to navigate for fantasy football purposes. However, Ford's familiarity with Kevin Stefanski and his pro experience could give him the early nod. The 25-year-old has flashed at times over the last two seasons, compiling 308 carries for 1,378 yards and seven touchdowns. However, the Browns' selecting two rookie running backs should tell us they are not all that satisfied with Ford as the unquestioned RB1. Even if he starts the season as the touch-leader in the backfield, this will likely be a fluid situation based on which Cleveland ball carrier performs well in the preseason and during the regular season. With the Nick Chubb era officially over, the Browns backfield is being reshaped, and one of Ford, Judkins, or Sampson could be a tremendous value pick.

Jul. 9, 2025 3:20 PM EST