Previewing the 2025 season for Penn State DT Alonzo Ford Jr. with his player profile

Going into the 2025 football season, Nittany Lions Wire will examine each player listed on the Penn State roster. Over the preseason, each profile will cover the player’s background, how recruiting websites rated them coming out of high school, and what role they will play for James Franklin this season.

Penn State lost a pair of sixth-year defensive tackles this offseason when Dvon J-Thomas and Coziah Izzard departed for the NFL, but it'll have another one in Alonzo Ford Jr. in 2025. Ford transferred to the Nittany Lions after three seasons at Old Dominion, but he missed the entire 2023 campaign with injury. Last season, he returned to form and appeared in 11 games as a rotational piece. Here's a look at Ford heading into his sixth and final college season.

Preseason Player Profile

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

Height: 6-2

Weight: 302 lb

Class in 2025: Redshirt senior+

Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2020: 2-star by 247Sports, No. 183 defensive tackle

Ford was offered by Air Force, Army, Boston College and others as a high school recruit.

Career Stats

Depth Chart Overview

Ford will push for a starting role in 2025 alongside Zane Durant. Regardless of whether he wins the job, he's expected to play a significant role for the Nittany Lions.

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