“Jacob Ford has put himself in position to be picked in the 2007 NFL Draft this weekend,” Bob Holt wrote in yesterday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. “Ford, who played defensive end at Central Arkansas the past two seasons, likely will have his name called by an NFL team on Sunday, when rounds four through seven are held.”
“We?re hearing that he’s a solid fifth-round grade,” UCA Coach Clint Conque said. “But a couple of scouts I spoke with said they would not be surprised if somebody reached up into the fourth round and grabbed him there.” …
“A lot of schools could have shied away from me,” Ford said. “I?m appreciative of the opportunity Holmes and UCA gave me.” …
Several Web sites devoted to the NFL Draft list Ford among the best “sleepers” available.