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Nick Ford is a former NFL offensive lineman and current assistant OL coach at UCLA who brings real football credibility, team-first energy, and a strong connection to both the college and pro game. He’s a natural fit for brands looking to reach football fans through authentic, performance-driven content with a community-minded edge.
Massachusetts Pirates
University of Utah
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1 post & 1 story with the Nick Ford promoting your product.
Long-term deal involving appearances, photoshoots, social media and more.
Have Nick Ford make a live appearance at your next event
Brands can sponsor Nick Ford on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Nick Ford's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
Nick Ford is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Nick Ford starts at $400 for a social media post, $600 for a appearance and $3,600 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, Nick Ford's audience includes 4K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Apparel. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

How do you measure influencer marketing ROI when half the numbers social media gives you are vanity metrics? It is the question brands ask us most, and it came up again when I joined Massimo Marinelli on the Berkida Ventures Podcast. After more than ten years and thousands of brand deals with athletes and creators at OpenSponsorship, here is how we think about it, and the framework we use with our clients.
October 28, 2026