Tavien Ford

Academics: Was named Mountain West All-Academic in 2022.

2023 (Junior Season): Moved from the offensive line to defensive tackle, seeing action in 11 games … recorded five tackles on the season, with a career-high two against UMass … also recorded tackles against Tennessee Tech, Nevada and Boise State.

2022 (Sophomore Season): Played in 12 games, starting the final 10 … played mostly special teams in the opener, but moved from his guard spot to right tackle against Boise State in game two, and started the final 10 games in that spot.

Junior College: Lettered one season at Georgia Military College … played and started in 11 games at tackle.

High School: Lettered at Olympic High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Personal: Born on August 23, 2002 … is majoring in liberal arts.