Markel Ford
Status:
Committed
HIGH SCHOOL

Markel Ford

Safety
6′1″ / 195 lbs
Mesquite, TX
Horn
Class of 2026
Rating: 90
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National Avg
Rating: 89.3
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School Preferences

School
Interest
Offer
Official Visit
Texas A&M
Committed
6/27/2024
Michigan
Medium
Mississippi State
Medium
Missouri
Medium
Nebraska
Medium
North Texas
Medium
Pittsburgh
Medium
San Diego State
Medium
UCF
Medium
Wisconsin
Medium
Arizona State
None
Arkansas
None
Auburn
None
Baylor
None
Colorado
None
Colorado State
None
Grambling
None
Houston
None
LSU
None
Oklahoma
None
Oklahoma State
None
Ole Miss
None
Oregon
None
Oregon State
None
Purdue
None
SMU
None
TCU
None
Tennessee
None
Texas
None
Texas State
None
Texas Tech
None
USC
None
Utah
None
UTSA
None
+ 29 More

Videos

(11 Total)
Highlights: Mesquite holds off Mesquite Horn's fourth-quarter rally
Corner commit Ryan Gilbert plans to visit A&M for Notre Dame game
Texas A&M pledge Markel Ford preparing for big fall at Mesquite Horn
'I loved it': 2026 S Jordan Deck returns to College Station for pool party
North Forney DB coach Cameron Onic speaks on A&M pledge Ryan Gilbert
'I’m staying at home': 2026 CB Ryan Gilbert details A&M decision
In-Home Visit: Aggies have added to two classes with Norman & Ford
In-Home Visit: Prospects return to Aggieland as spring practice begins
2026 Mesquite Horn S Markel Ford relives his first Aggieland experience
2026 ATH Markel Ford (Mesquite Horn)
2026 S MARKEL FORD SOPH. SZN HL

Updates

Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
13 days ago by Jason Howell
Around Texas: A round-up of recruiting news in the Lone Star State
The Early Signing Period has come and gone as a number of the nation's top prospects have signed on the dotted line. It is time to take a look at the latest happenings in the Lone Star state on the recruiting front.
Cade Draughon
19 days ago by Cade Draughon
Week Fifteen - Texas A&M Commit Game Info and Live Streams
Games are listed by date and time.NFHS Network is a subscription service ($).FridayQB Brady Hart, Cocoa (FL) (9-3) Vs Cardinal Mooney (FL) - 6:30 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/fhsaa/gam8576b748d6WR Aaron Gregory (2026), Douglasville (GA) Douglas County (11-2)Vs Grayson (GA) - 6:30 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ghsa/gam1c53ca50a8TE Xavier Tiller (2026), Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes (11-1)Vs Coffee (GA) - 6:30 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/score-58/gamd264a2956aDL Jordan Carter (2026), Douglasville (GA) Douglas County (11-2)Vs Grayson (GA) - 6:30 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ghsa/gam1c53ca50a8CB Jamar Beal-Goines, Phoenix (AZ) Desert Edge (9-4) Vs Cactus (AZ) - 9:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/aia/gamfb9d2cbdc2SaturdayOL Jonte Newman, Cypress (TX) Bridgeland (12-1) Vs Duncanville (TX) - 2:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam71f6d24897OL Marcus Garcia, Denton (TX) Ryan (12-1) Vs Aledo (TX) - 2:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam8ec47972a6Jason Howell will be covering the gameRB Deondrae Riden, DeSoto (TX) (11-2)Vs Longview (TX) - 3:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam7f66ebf43e?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebookliveDL Chace Sims, Richmond (TX) Randle (13-0)Vs Iowa Colony (TX) - 6:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam32cc3646ae?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive&referrer_location=game_details_subnavCompleted SeasonsQB Helaman Casuga (2026), Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (13-1) Utah 6A ChampionsWR Jerome Myles, Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (13-1) Utah 6A ChampionsWR Tristan Norman, Carver (AL) (6-3)WR Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock (10-2) ATH Kiotti Armstrong, Jasper (4-7)OL Lamont Rogers, Mesquite Horn (2-8)OL Tyler Thomas, Dickinson (7-4)OL Josh Moses, Houston Legacy (7-4)OL Nelson McGuire, Midlothian (10-3) DL Landon Rink Cy-Fair (7-4)DL DJ Sanders, Bellville (8-4)DL Trashawn Ruffin (2026), North Duplin (NC) (10-1)LB Noah Mikhail, Bonita (CA) (11-1)LB Kelvion Riggins, Forney (5-6)LB Samu Moala (2026), Leuzinger (CA) (8-3)LB Marco Jones, San Ramon Valley (CA) (11-2)DB Deyjhon Pettaway, Katy Paetow (7-4)CB Cobey Sellers, Shadow Creek (9-2)CB Adonyss Currie, Lancaster (CA) Quartz Hill (9-4)CB Ryan Gilbert (2026), North Forney (8-4)S Rashad Johnson, South Sumter (FL) (4-6)S Markel Ford (2026), Mesquite Horn (2-8)
2026 Texas A&M safety pledge Markel Ford feels at home in Aggieland
2:34
20 days ago by Jason Howell
2026 Texas A&M safety pledge Markel Ford feels at home in Aggieland
2026 Mesquite Horn S Markel Ford committed to Texas A&M this summer, and today, he saw his friend and Horn teammate Lamont Rogers sign with the Aggies. Ford spoke to TexAgs about recruiting his older teammate, his offseason plans and more.
Cade Draughon
22 days ago by Cade Draughon
Week Fourteen Texas A&M Commit Stats, Scores, and Highlights
QB Brady Hart, Cocoa (FL) (9-3) won 40-3 over Newberry (FL) (11-3)20-36, 299 yards, 4 TDs, 4 car, 22 yardsRB Deondrae Riden, Desoto (11-2) won 55-35 over Willis (12-1)35 car, 254 yards, 4 TDshttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/16686479/674c6d1ea523797f61baa39eWR Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock (10-2) lost 21-35 against Franklin (10-2)WR Aaron Gregory (2026), Douglas County (GA) (11-2) won West Forsyth (GA) (9-4) 1 rec, 11 yards, 6 solo tackles, 2 assisted https://www.hudl.com/video/3/19321531/674c495781389f62edd9d8b9TE Xavier Tiller (2026), Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes (11-1) won 28-12 over Thomas County Central (GA) (11-2)1 car, 16 yards, 2 rec, 75 yards, 1 assisted tackleOL Jonte Newman, Bridgeland (12-1) won 24-19 over Waxahachie (9-4)OL Marcus Garcia, Denton Ryan (12-1) won 48-35 over Richland (11-3)OL Nelson McGuire, Midlothian (10-3) lost 35-39 against Lone Star (12-1) Midlothian 2025 OL and Texas A&M commit Nelson McGuire@Mcguire55Nelson | @MidloPanthers | @TA_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/3jNOX19jsc— Jason Howell (@Jason_Howell) November 29, 2024 DL Chace Sims, Richmond Randle (13-0) won 28-14 over Brenham (11-2) https://www.hudl.com/video/3/16259694/674d2c9211000ebc6af80bddDL Trashawn Ruffin (2026), North Duplin (NC) (10-1) lost 20-26 against Lakewood (NC) (10-4)2 solo tackles, 4 assisted, 1 TFL, 1 Blocked FGhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17519596/674ab513e429f4576623ecd0DL Jordan Carter (2026), Douglas County (GA) (11-2) won West Forsyth (GA) (9-4)4 solo tackles, 2 assisted, 1 TFLhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/17725129/674af45dc5646942d518e011LB Marco Jones, San Ramon Valley (CA) (11-2) lost 28-35 against Pittsburg (CA) (11-2) 7 solo tackles, 3 assisted, 1 TFL, 1 sackhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/13274593/674baa73a523797f61ba333fCB Jamar Beal-Goines, Desert Edge (AZ) (9-4) won 27-14 over Verrado (AZ) (11-3)1 car, 6 yards, 1 solo tackle, 1 PDhttps://www.hudl.com/video/3/15813311/674b131b1a1ef8504fa2f9d5Completed SeasonsQB Helaman Casuga (2026), Corner Canyon (UT) (13-1) Utah 6A ChampionsWR Tristan Norman, Carver (AL) (6-3)ATH Kiotti Armstrong, Jasper (4-7) OL Connor Carty, Prosper (8-3)OL Tyler Thomas, Dickinson (7-4)OL Josh Moses, Houston Legacy (7-4)DL DJ Sanders, Bellville (8-4) DL Landon Rink, Cy-Fair (7-4)LB Noah Mikhail, Bonita (CA) (11-1)LB Kelvion Riggins, Forney (5-6)LB Samu Moala (2026), Leuzinger (CA) (8-3)DB Deyjhon Pettaway, Katy Paetow (7-4)CB Adonyss Currie, Quartz Hill (CA) (9-4)CB Cobey Sellers, Shadow Creek (9-2)CB Ryan Gilbert (2026), North Forney (8-4) S Rashad Johnson, South Sumter (FL) (4-6) S Markel Ford (2026), Mesquite Horn (2-8
Cade Draughon
26 days ago by Cade Draughon
Week Fourteen - Texas A&M Commit Game Info and Live Streams
Friday OL Marcus Garcia, Denton (TX) Ryan (11-1) Vs Richland (TX) - 2:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam170cc9aaf6?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive&referrer_location=game_detailsWR Aaron Gregory, Douglasville (GA) Douglas County (10-2)Vs West Forsyth (GA) - 6:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/douglas-county-high-school-douglasville-ga/gamacd9a3a8a0TE Xavier Tiller, Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes (10-1) Vs Thomas County Central (GA) - 6:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/ghsa/gam1c27c8e9cfOL Nelson McGuire, Midlothian (TX) (10-2)Vs Frisco (TX) Lone Star - 6:00 pm CTJason Howell will be covering the gameDL Trashawn Ruffin, Calypso (NC) North Duplin (10-0)Vs Lakewood (NC) - 6:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/north-duplin-high-school-mount-olive-nc/gam2b05545771DL Jordan Carter (2026), Douglasville (GA) Douglas County (10-2)Vs West Forsyth (GA) - 6:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/douglas-county-high-school-douglasville-ga/gamacd9a3a8a0WR Kelshaun Johnson, Hitchcock (TX) (10-1) Vs Franklin (TX) - 7:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/new-caney-independent-school-district-shared-new-caney-tx/gamef7cf97ae9CB Jamar Beal-Goines, Phoenix (AZ) Desert Edge (8-4)Vs Verrado (AZ) - 8:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/aia/gam3691731d51LB Marco Jones, Danville (CA) San Ramon Valley (11-1)Vs Pittsburg (CA) - 9:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/cifncs/gamf02dc2b0bcSaturday DL Chace Sims, Richmond (TX) Randle (12-0) Vs Brenham (TX) - 2:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam5ea588bc8eOL Jonte Newman, Cypress (TX) Bridgeland (11-1)Vs Waxahachie (TX) - 3:00 pm CThttps://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/uil/gam4103af82fb?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive&referrer_location=game_details_subnavRB Deondrae Riden, DeSoto (TX) (10-2) Vs Willis (TX) - 7:00 pm CTCompleted SeasonsQB Helaman Casuga, Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (13-1) Utah 6A Champions WR Tristan Norman, Carver (AL) (6-3)ATH Kiotti Armstrong, Jasper (4-7)OL Connor Carty, Prosper (8-3)OL Tyler Thomas, Dickinson (7-4)OL Josh Moses Houston Legacy (7-4)DL Landon Rink, Cy-Fair (7-4)DL DJ Sanders, Bellville (8-4)LB Noah Mikhail, Bonita (CA) (11-1)LB Kelvion Riggins, Forney (5-6)LB Samu Moala (2026), Leuzinger (CA) (8-3)DB Deyjhon Pettaway, Katy Paetow (7-4)CB Cobey Sellers, Shadow Creek (9-2)CB Adonyss Currie, Lancaster (CA) Quartz Hill (9-4)CB Ryan Gilbert (2026), North Forney (8-4)S Rashad Johnson, South Sumter (FL) (4-6)S Markel Ford (2026), Mesquite Horn (2-8)
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Considered one of the top 250 prospects in the state. Has the physical skills to be a potential contributor at a D-1 program over the course of his collegiate career with significant development. Professional potential is low.
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