Michael Ford Jr. is Kansas’ steady, battle-tested guard anchor
In the 2024 season, Michael Ford Jr. started all 12 games at guard for Kansas and earned Second Team All-Big 12 honors, then was named First Team AP All-Big 12, a strong signal he’s more than just a body on the line.[1][5] At 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, he brings experience, versatility, and the kind of reliable run-pass balance coaches love; Kansas’ offense averaged 211.4 rushing yards per game in 2024 and allowed just 10 sacks as a unit, with Ford part of that protection and push.[1][5] He’s a plug-and-play interior lineman with a proven résumé, not a flashy one—and that’s exactly why he matters.[1][5]
