Kentucky lands OL transfer from USC, per report
Kentucky has reportedly picked up a piece for next season’s Big Blue Wall.
USC transfer lineman Courtland Ford has committed to the Wildcats, according to Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio.
BREAKING:
Source tells KSR that USC OT Courtland Ford has committed to Kentucky
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) April 23, 2023
Out of Cedar Hill (Texas), Ford was a member of the 2020 recruiting class. He chose over 22 other scholarship offers.
Ford made 1 appearance as a true freshman, starting USC’s game against Washington State at left guard. In 2021, Ford started USC’s first 8 games at left tackle. He made 9 total appearances, missing time due to a leg injury and mononucleosis.
Last season, Ford saw action in 10 games. He made 3 starts at left tackle. USC’s offensive line was named a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award in 2022.
Ford is listed on the USC roster as measuring 6-6, 305 pounds. His USC bio notes that the Trojans expected him to be a significant contributor on the offensive line.