Sterling Weatherford

Sterling Weatherford (born January 26, 1999) is an American professional football linebacker. He was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2022 after playing college football at Miami (OH).

Sterling Weatherford

Weatherford with Miami in 2021
Personal information
Born:	(1999-01-26) January 26, 1999 (age 26) Cicero, Indiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:	224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
Position:	Linebacker
High school:	Hamilton Heights (Arcadia, Indiana)
College:	Miami (OH)
NFL draft:	2022: undrafted
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2022)* Chicago Bears (2022)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-MAC (2021)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

Weatherford was a two-star prospect coming out of Hamilton Heights and committed to the Miami RedHawks on August 2, 2016.^[1] In his freshman season, he was named Defensive Scout Team Player of the Year, before playing in twelve games as a sophomore, starting one.^[2] In a game against Army, Weatherford recorded a career-high nine tackles. In 2019, he finished second on the team with ninety-eight tackles, helping Miami defeat Central Michigan for the MAC Championship. In 2021, he was named All-MAC 2nd Team Defense after recording sixty-six tackles, two interceptions, and a sack.^[3]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)	224 lb (102 kg)	32 in (0.81 m)	8+5⁄8 in (0.22 m)	4.60 s	1.58 s	2.66 s	4.33 s	6.93 s	36.0 in (0.91 m)	9 ft 9 in (2.97 m)	21 reps
All values from Pro Day[4][5]

Indianapolis Colts

Weatherford signed with the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL draft on April 30, 2022.^[6] In his first preseason game, Weatherford recorded an interception of Buffalo Bills quarterback Matt Barkley.^[7] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30.^[8]

Chicago Bears

On August 31, 2022, Weatherford was claimed by the Chicago Bears and signed to their active roster.^[9] Colts GM Chris Ballard was reportedly "upset" that the Bears claimed Weatherford, hoping to re-sign him to the team's practice squad.^[10]

On July 25, 2023, Weatherford was waived.^[11]

On July 26, 2023, Weatherford was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Rams,^[12] but was waived two days later with a failed physical.^[13]