Elton Ford (#9) goes up for the INT
At on point, true freshman Elton Ford (So. 6’0, 208 lbs.) ranked second on the Arkansas Razorbacks with 42 tackles last season. He played so well in the beginning of the season that he got the nod to start at free safety as a true freshman. Unfortunately, he took a devastating hit during the Ole Miss game.
The collision with Ole Miss’ Mike Wallace caused Ford to break three vertebrae in his neck. At the time, no one was sure if he would walk or play football again. He spent almost four months in a neck brace with restricted movement. He went through endless physical therapy and was constantly at the doctor’s office.
Miraculously, Ford fully recovered and nearly 1o months later, he is ready to play and ready to hit those WRs. He has been lifting weights, working-out, running, and participating in non-contact drills.
Ford is ready to put on those pads and start hitting again. He is bigger and stronger. “I can’t wait to show them that I’m back,” exclaimed Ford.
Ford should be at full speed. Bobby Petrino and the Razorback nation is excited that this young kid has a second chance and will be on the gridiron at 100%.
Best of luck Ford.
