Oklahoma Sooners#5 · DB Markel Ford
63 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 205 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Mesquite, TX
Markel Ford is a DB (#5) for Oklahoma, from Mesquite, TX. In the 2026 season he has 5 tackles over 2 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 10
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 14
Sack rate 3
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 10
Havoc rate 3
Measurables
Height 8
Weight 9
Frame 8
Experience 6
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2026 season
5
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Markel Ford career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | OU | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
6
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19 | vs New Mexico | W 14-6 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 4 | vs UTEP | W 51-0 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowOklahoma DB: #5
- ClassFreshman
- HometownMesquite, TX
Markel Ford: Oklahoma DB profile and stats
Markel Ford is a DB (#5) for Oklahoma, from Mesquite, TX. This profile tracks Markel Ford's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Oklahoma roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Oklahoma sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Markel Ford in the news
All newsPreviewTexas at Oklahoma: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Texas meets Oklahoma at Cotton Bowl, a neutral site. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on ABC.2026-10-07RecapOklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 (Week 3, 2026)Oklahoma beat New Mexico 14-6 at Memorial Stadium (Norman, OK). Now Oklahoma is 2-1, and New Mexico is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMichigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 (Week 2, 2026)Michigan beat Oklahoma 17-10 at Michigan Stadium. Now Michigan is 2-0, and Oklahoma is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Markel Ford play for?
Markel Ford plays for Oklahoma, wearing #5 at DB.
What position does Markel Ford play?
Markel Ford is a DB for Oklahoma.
How tall is Markel Ford?
Markel Ford is 6-1 and weighs 205 lb.
What year is Markel Ford in?
Markel Ford is listed as a freshman on the Oklahoma roster.
Where is Markel Ford from?
Markel Ford is from Mesquite, TX.
How many tackles does Markel Ford have?
Markel Ford has 5 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.