Kansas City Chiefs 2014 Rookie Mini-Camp: Day One Recap
I also touched on how well Dee Ford was going to show in day one and from the sounds of it, he didn’t disappoint. Ford was fast, strong, and made plays all day long that were worth reporting.
Dee Ford flashed a great first step on a number of occasions. He beat LDT with one nasty swim move and also had an INT in coverage.
— RIP Terez A. Paylor (@TerezPaylor) May 24, 2014
Something else that’s interesting in all this is that, Ford changed his number from 90 to 55. That’s the number Derrick Thomas wore in college while playing for the Alabama Crimson Tide. Ford is “well aware” that was his college number and has studied Derrick Thomas as a pass rusher before.
Sep 21, 2013; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive end Dee Ford (30) against the LSU Tigers during the second half of a game at Tiger Stadium. LSU defeated Auburn 35-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
The fact that Ford is embracing the legend of Thomas and trying to bring that tradition back to Kansas City is a bit refreshing.
You want this kind of desire out of young players and from the sounds of it, his style of play is a lot like the Hall of Fame linebacker. I loved this pick from the beginning and I’m loving it more each day.