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UTRGV walk-on DB Jordan Ford earns full scholarship
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Bryan Ramos , as published by MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News
· August 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about Jordan Ford's story and his path to earning a full scholarship are available from the source, including his personal motto and approach to his daily grind.
A UTRGV defensive back has earned a full scholarship. Jordan Ford, a fifth-year player from Tyler, Texas, started as a walk-on with the Vaqueros. He has a strong work ethic and perseverance, which ultimately led to this achievement.
Ford's journey to the Vaqueros included stops at two junior colleges before joining the team. Further details about Jordan Ford's story and his path to earning a full scholarship are available from the source, including his personal motto and approach to his daily grind.
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Category: local Published: August 2, 2026 Source: MyRGV.com (The Monitor) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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