As an AD, I constantly remind our coaches what a captain really is. It is not always your best player, even though that is the ideal. It is the player who lives out your programβs culture every single day. The one who holds teammates accountable, shows up and works, puts the team first, and does the little things right when no one is watching.
A captain is not just a talented kid who makes plays. It is the standard everyone else should follow.
@dj_ford3 Happy 18th birthday, Donovan!!
You are an amazing young man- your wit, your courage, your kindness - are evidence of the leadership that you bring to this world.
You have always been, and will forever be, a blessing to those around you!
Be GREAT!β€οΈπ₯ππΎπ~Mom
π Congratulations to @dj_ford3 on his nomination to the 2026 WFCA All-Star Football Team! This season, Donovan put up numbers that speak for themselves β 36 receptions, 724 receiving yards, 20.1 yds/catch, 8 TDs, and an 80-yard long.
@dj_ford3 Looking forward to watching you elevate your next team but this 6th game was a standout of 2025 - tough catches, separation from bursts of speed, and exhausting the defense as you led the team to a W! https://t.co/xC9n2kVd3S
7 Games. 1,000+ All-Purpose Yards. 1st Team All-Conference.
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Despite missing time due to injury, I left it all on the field in 2025.
Metro Conference 1st Team All-Conference and ranked #108 in WI for receiving yards.
β724 Rec Yards | 8 TDs | 20.1 YPC
278 Spec Tms Yards, TD
Sharing Donovan Fords '26 film, @Dj_ford3! He's a proven leader,highly productive WR, ready to compete
ββοΈ #15 in Wi (PrepRedzone)
π₯ Metro Conf. 1st-Team All-Conf
ποΈ Team MVP & Co-Captain
π₯ Top Milwaukee WR (Weeks 6 & 7)
βCoaches, check his film
βπ₯ https://t.co/j9bFG0LAqI