Blake Ford, an elite 2022 kicking prospect who’s made a 73-yard FG, commits to SEC program

Blake Ford has a pinned tweet of himself making a 73-yard field goal, and if he continues that performance in the SEC, he’ll have Sam Pittman saying 2 words: “Yes sir.”

Ford committed to the Arkansas program on Tuesday night as a preferred walk-on in the 2022 class, reportedly over preferred walk-on offers from Texas and Indiana, and a scholarship offer from Fort Hays (Kan.) State, Whole Hog Sports reported. He is listed at 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds from Arlington, Texas (Lamar).

Chris Sailer Kicking described Ford as a 6-star prospect:

“Blake is a big time high school kicking prospect. He is a great looking athlete with a huge leg. Blake hits a D1 level ball off the ground. He gets the ball up well and has 60+ yard range. His kickoffs are outstanding, D1 ready. Blake drives the ball 65+ yards with 4.0+ hang time. A competitor that thrives under pressure. With continued hard work, the sky is the limit here. I look forward to seeing what the future holds. He is a fine young man that is always a great pleasure to work with. Keep a close eye on this talented athlete. He is set to dominate his senior season picking up multiple D1 offers along the way. Big time prospect! OFFER NOW!!!”

Excited and honored to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at the University of Arkansas! @CoachSamPittman @CoachSFountain @OberkromKicking @Chris_Sailer @CoachSkinz @_Coach_DUB #Razorbacks #WPS #Arkansas pic.twitter.com/41rkidUdnh

— Blake Ford (@VikingKicker) January 26, 2022

73 yarder from today’s session. @OberkromKicking @Chris_Sailer @AABonNBC @CoachSkinz @_Coach_DUB @MTommerdahl pic.twitter.com/4odsNo7oyR

— Blake Ford (@VikingKicker) December 15, 2021

Keith Farner

A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.