Big, talented cornerback looks to bounce back from an injury-riddled first season at Appalachian State ... was limited to just three games in 2014 due mainly to the lingering effects of a hip injury sustained in junior college ... if completely healthy, will likely be a big part of Appalachian’s rotation at cornerback and a key contributor on special teams.

2014: Appeared in just three games while battling the effects of a severe hip injury sustained in junior college ... made five tackles in limited action ... turned in his finest performance of the season at Troy with four solo tackles and a fumble recovery while filling in for starting cornerback Joel Ross, who was ejected for a helmet-to-helmet during the first drive of the game ... recorded only other tackle of the season in opener at Michigan.

Previous College: Rated as a two-star prospect by 247Sports ... was limited to just seven games in two seasons at Monroe College (New Rochelle, N.Y.) but made the most of his time on the field with 24 tackles, eight pass breakups, an interception and a tackle for loss ... coached by Terry King ... received a medical redshirt due to injuries sustained at Monroe.

High School: Was a four-year letterwinner at Calhoun Falls Charter School, where he earned all-conference and all-area recognition as a senior ... also earned three letters in basketball and two in track and field ... coached by Mike Craigo.

Personal: Full name is Jordan Devonta Ford ... born Aug. 16, 1993 (turns 22 during season) ... son of Audrey and Jeffrey Ford, Sr. ... majoring in communication studies.