University of South Alabama Athletics

Jaguar Highlights: A preseason third-team all-Sun Belt Conference at cornerback selection according to Phil Steele Publications and Athlon Sports ... Slated to start at cornerback once again in his final season with the program ... Made two tackles in the program’s first scrimmage of the spring season.

As A Junior (2013): A second-team all-Sun Belt Conference selection by College Sports Madness ... Ranked second on the team with 76 total tackles, two interceptions and six passes broken up — the latter total tied for third on the school season record list — while starting all 12 outings ... Was among the top 15 in the league in both stops and passes defended per outing ... Recorded career highs with 12 tackles and two pass breakups in victory over Western Kentucky ... The previous week at Tulane, blocked a punt in final minute of the third quarter that Terrance Timmons recovered in the end zone to give USA the lead for good; would finish the contest with eight stops and two passes defensed ... Also credited with eight tackles and a pass broken up in victory at Georgia State ... Had career-best eight solo stops among his nine tackles at Texas State ... Collected first career interception, finishing with six tackles, at Tennessee ... Ran back interception 42 yards for a score 16 seconds before the half in season-ending win over Louisiana-Lafayette, adding four stops against the conference co-champions ... Posted six tackles in games against Southern Utah, Troy and Arkansas State as well.

As A Sophomore (2012): Was injured in preseason camp and did not appear in a game.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2011): Participated in all 10 contests, posting a total of six stops ... Earned special teams coaches’ award after season-opening West Alabama win ... Had season-high two tackles in Mississippi Valley State victory ... Also was credited with unassisted stops against North Carolina State and Henderson (Ark.) State.

As A Freshman (2010): Did not see action in a game.

High School Highlights: Earned letters in football, basketball and track at Tate High ... Recorded 1,000 all-purpose yards three straight seasons ... Was the district champion in the 100-meter dash as well.

Personal: Full name is Qudarius Jaquinn Ford ... Born Feb. 7, 1992, in Pensacola, Fla. ... Son of William and Stephanie Ford ... Is the youngest of three children ... Favorite movie is “Paid In Full” ... Favorite teams are the Miami Heat and New Orleans Saints ... Favorite players are DeSean Jackson and Joe Haden ... Favorite musical artists are Drake, Lil Wayne, Wale, J. Cole, Rick Ross and Big K.R.I.T. ... Favorite foods are hot wings and steak ... Favorite subject is physical education ... Likes to listen to music and play video games in his spare time ... A leisure studies major.