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John Ford is a former wide receiver out of Virginia, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 30th overall pick (round 2) in the 1989 NFL Draft. He played 7 regular-season games from 1989 to 1989.
Draft Details
John Ford Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Rec | Rec Yds |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 5 | 56 |
Career span: 1989–1989.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
John Ford was the 5th of 27 WRs selected in the 1989 draft. The 30th overall pick has been used 57 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was Reggie Wayne in 2001, who played 227 games. Virginia had 3 players drafted in 1989, among them Jeff Lageman and David Griggs. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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