Brad Ford was drafted No. 129 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Alabama. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #129
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 14
- Career AV
- 1187th at Alabama
The pick
How Brad Ford came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Alabama
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 14
- Career approximate value
- 1187th among Alabama picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19960 years after the draft
Around pick 129
Who came off the board on either side of Brad Ford.
Colorado College
Florida State
Wisconsin
Alabama in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Alabama
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Patrick Surtain II
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Roman Harper
DB · NO · 2006
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Ha Ha Clinton-Dix
DB · GB · 2014
Alabama · 1× Pro Bowl
#45
Brian Branch
DB · DET · 2023
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#7
Mark Barron
DB · TB · 2012
Alabama
#20
Kareem Jackson
DB · HOU · 2010
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brad Ford in the 1996 NFL Draft
Brad Ford is a Defensive back out of Alabama selected No. 129 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft. 14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Alabama has produced 263 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 Brad Ford drafted?
Brad Ford was selected No. 129 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brad-ford.
What college did Brad Ford play for?
Brad Ford played college football at Alabama in the SEC. See every Alabama draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/alabama-crimson-tide.
How did Brad Ford's NFL career turn out?
14 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/brad-ford.