Jesse Ford

A 247Sports four-star recruit ... Rated as the nation's No. 32 defensive lineman and No. 35 prospect out of the state of Texas ... Prepped at James Martin High School for coach Chad Rives ... Earned a spot on the 2024 First Team All-District ... Named 2023 Defensive Newcomer of the Year ... Also ran track in high school ... Son of Haven Ford. "I committed to TCU because I want to be part of a program that develops players on and off the field, pushing them to be great. The coaching staff made me feel valued and showed a clear vision for how I fit into their system on the defensive side and how I will make a huge impact at my position. On top of that, the campus environment and team culture felt like home from the moment I arrived especially being 15 minutes down the road from my house."