The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed defensive back Kaleb Ford-Dement on Thursday according to the CFL Transactions page.
Kaleb Ford-Dement is five foot eleven and weighs 178 pounds. The 26-year-old from Whitehouse, Texas, signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on August 29, 2024. The Brahmas released him on January 22, 2025.
The New England Patriots signed Ford-Dement as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024, and he was released on July 26, 2024. The New Orleans Saints signed Ford-Dement on August 13, 2024. He played one preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers with one tackle (1 solo). The Saints released him on August 23, 2024. The San Antonio Brahmas signed Ford-Dement on August 29, 2024.
Collegiately, Ford-Dement played one season at Kilgore College in 2018 with 34 tackles (22 solos, 12 assists), 3 tackles for loss, 6 interceptions for 132 yards, and 10 pass breakups in 12 games for the Rangers. The Rangers finished the season 10-2, winning the Heart of Texas Bowl.
Next, he transferred to Old Dominion (2019-20) with 26 tackles (16 solos, 10 assists), two interceptions, and 15 pass breakups in 12 games for the Monarchs. He was named Second Team All-C-USA in 2019.
Then, Ford-Dement transferred to Washington State (2021-22) with 10 tackles (6 solos, 4 assists), 1 tackle for loss, and one pass breakup in 12 games for the Cougars. He missed the 2022 season due to injury.
Ford-Dement concluded his collegiate career at Texas State in 2023 with 32 tackles (21 solos, 11 assists), 3 tackles for loss, one sack, 3 interceptions for 17 yards, and 10 pass breakups in 13 games for the Bobcats.
