Texas, SMU, LSU in the Hunt for Elite Four-Star Safety Markel Ford

Markel Ford (Photo: Greg Powers)

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Mesquite Horn 2026 S Markel Ford (6'0, 185) will be one of the highest-rated prospects in the nation and he has already secured scholarship offers from 25+ programs, including SMU, Texas, Texas A&M, LSU, Oklahoma, Oregon, USC and more.

He was named the 10-6A Defensive Newcomer of the Year after collecting 56 tackles, four interceptions and 7 TFLs as a sophomore in 2023. 

In His Words - Mesquite Horn 2026 S Markel Ford: 

 

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