A second-round tackle prospect out of Oklahoma who found his real NFL niche kicking inside to guard after his rookie season at right tackle.
Cody Ford arrived in Buffalo as a highly regarded tackle prospect but has settled into a career as a versatile interior offensive lineman, moving through several organizations while carving out a role as a dependable reserve who can play guard or tackle.
Path to the league
Ford started at right tackle for Oklahoma as a junior, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors and drawing praise from head coach Lincoln Riley as one of the most dominant tackles in the country. Buffalo traded up in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft to select him 38th overall.
Career highlights
Ford started 15 games at right tackle as a rookie for the Bills before shifting to guard for the following two seasons. Buffalo traded him to Arizona for a 2023 fifth-round pick, and he has since played for multiple teams, valued for his size at 6-foot-3, 329 pounds and his ability to line up at multiple spots along the line.
2025 season recap
Ford re-signed with Cincinnati in March 2025 and served as a top reserve behind starting tackles Orlando Brown and Amarius Mims. He played 73 offensive snaps on the season and earned a 55.8 overall PFF grade, with one notable moment coming on a 21-yard reception during a Week 17 win over Arizona.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Cody Ford
- Pro Football Reference: Cody Ford
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Offensive Tackle
- Group
- offense
- College
- Oklahoma
- Hometown
- Pineville, LA, USA
- Age
- 29
- Status
- active
