Cole Ford (Crown Point, Ind.) has signed a letter of intent to continue his football career at Northwestern College next fall.

Ford is a 6'1", 170-pound wide receiver and defensive back who earned a combined three letters playing for La Lumiere High School and Osceola Grace High School. A three-year starter, Ford caught 16 passes for 304 yards and four touchdowns while leading his team to a 10-2 record and conference runner-up finish. On defense, Ford accumulated 21 solo tackles and 19 passes defended. Named the most valuable wide receiver and offensive captain of the year, Ford plans to major in sports management at Northwestern. He is the son of Bryan and Stephenie.

"Cole has his best football days ahead," commented Northwestern head coach Matt McCarty. "We look forward to the positive impact he will make both on our team and on our campus over the next four years."