The Edmonton Elks are set to sign defensive back Tyrell Ford to a two-year contract through the 2026 season once free agency opens next Tuesday according to TSN writer Farhan Lalji. He is the twin brother of Edmonton Elks quarterback Tre Ford.
Tyrell Ford is six foot and weighs 200 pounds. The 26-year-old from Niagara Falls, Ontario, made 51 tackles, four tackles on special teams, and seven interceptions in 18 games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2024. He was named a CFL West All-Star and to the All-CFL Team.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers drafted Ford in the second round (13th pick) in the 2022 CFL Draft. In 2022, Ford made three tackles, ten tackles on special teams, and one punt return for 17 yards in 18 games. The Blue Bombers released him on January 12, 2023, and he signed with the Green Packers on the same day. In 2023, he made three tackles (3 solos) in two preseason games. The Packers released him on August 29, 2023.
Collegiately, Ford played four seasons at the University of Waterloo (2017-19, 2021) making 94 tackles (72 solos, 22 assists), half a tackle for loss, six interceptions for 111 yards, one touchdown, 20 pass breakups, 82 punt returns for 1,139 yards, three touchdowns, and 40 kick returns for 733 yards in 30 games for the Warriors.
In his senior season, Ford had 18 tackles (14 solos, 4 assists), half a tackle for loss, one interception for 30 yards, three pass breakups, 24 punt returns for 318 yards, and three kick returns for 69 yards in six games. He was named a three-time OUA All-Star and two-time Second Team All-Canadian.
