Tyrell Ford

Tyrell Ford (born March 30, 1998) is a Canadian professional football defensive back for the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors.

Early life Playing alongside his twin brother, Tre Ford, at A. N. Myer Secondary School, Ford led the Marauders to a Junior Metrobowl championship in 2013, and three straight OFSAA championships from 2014 to 2016.

University career Ford played U Sports football for the Waterloo Warriors from 2017 to 2021. Over four seasons, he played in 30 games where he had 94 total tackles, six sacks, 20 pass knockdowns, and six interceptions, including one returned for a touchdown.

Professional career

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (first stint) Ford was drafted in the second round, 13th overall, by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 2022 CFL draft and signed with the team on May 20, 2022. He made the team's active roster following training camp and played in his first professional game on June 10, 2022, against the Ottawa Redblacks where he had one special teams tackle. He was released by the Blue Bombers on January 10, 2023, in order to sign an NFL contract.

Green Bay Packers On January 10, 2023, Ford was signed to a reserve/future contract with the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 29, 2023. Following his release from the Packers, Ford remained unsigned by any team, and did not play in 2023.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers (second stint) On February 20, 2024, Ford re-signed with the Blue Bombers.

Edmonton Elks Ford joined the Edmonton Elks through free agency on February 12, 2025. He scored his first professional touchdown on August 8 against the Montreal Alouettes in a 23-22 victory when he returned an interception 87 yards.

On October 29, 2025, Ford signed an extension that would see him stay with the Elks through the 2027 CFL season. He was previously under contract through 2026. The extension would be worth $230,000 in hard money, making him the highest-paid defensive back in the league.

Personal life Ford is engaged to be married to his fianceé, Kimberly Lynn Weiler. Ford also has a twin brother, Tre, who plays quarterback for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and also played for the Waterloo Warriors. Ford began playing football when he was six years old when his father, Robert, introduced him to the sport and also served as his coach.