Mike Ford was drafted No. 228 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of SMU. No regular-season snaps on record.
- Overall pick
- #228
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1981
The pick
How Mike Ford came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
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SMU
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
No regular-season snaps on record.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 1981 classAround pick 228
Who came off the board on either side of Mike Ford.
The Citadel
Notre Dame
Northern Illinois
Washington State
SMU in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from SMU
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mike Ford in the 1981 NFL Draft
Mike Ford is a Quarterback out of SMU selected No. 228 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft. No regular-season snaps on record. SMU has produced 55 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mike Ford drafted?
Mike Ford was selected No. 228 overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-ford.
What college did Mike Ford play for?
Mike Ford played college football at SMU in the ACC. See every SMU draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/smu-mustangs.
How did Mike Ford's NFL career turn out?
No regular-season snaps on record. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/mike-ford.