File LB-86 · National rank 655 · 2027 class
Dean Ford
6'1"Height
230 lbWeight
Representation
Nilson Sports
Confirmed
Nilson Sports
Confirmed
My Grade
5.9/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.9 Floor
range 2.1
Ceiling 7.0
7.0/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.1
4.9/10
UDFA
Floor · −1.0
Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (LB1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.1) · Conference USA draft-temper · LB lower-value.
Floor: Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.0.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.9
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Athlon preseason THIRD-TEAM All-Conference USA and one of only two Bearkats ESPN named as a key returnee. 35 tackles / 2 sacks as a redshirt freshman with room to grow.
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