Jaylan Ford is a linebacker for the New Orleans Saints. He was selected with pick 175 of round 5 in the 2024 NFL Draft out of Texas. In the 2026 regular season he made 1 tackle (1 solo). At Texas (2020–23) he made 272 tackles (27.5 for loss), recorded 3 sacks and had 6 interceptions and 4 passes defended.