Post-OSU Update: Ira Guilford was dismissed from the Ohio State football team after a Spring 2004 incident where he assaulted and robbed a student with teammate Louis Irizarry. He served three days in jail for his role in the incident. After Ohio State, he spent time at El Camino College, Troy University and William Paterson University. In 2025, he seems to be running for public office in Jersey City, NJ. (updated: Aug. 2025)

Major: Undeclared (2003)

High School: One of the nation’s most highly recruited prep players … won first-team all-state honors on both offense and defense and was named to the All-Tri-State team … honored as the County Player of the Year … coming off an outstanding senior season in which he rushed for 2,268 yards and scored 29 touchdowns on offense and had 87 tackles on defense … also forced four fumbles and had three sacks as a senior … 86 tackles, 824 rushing yards as a junior … ranked as the nation’s 7th-best safety prospect by Rivals.com … renowned for his hitting ability … a superb athlete who bench presses 360 pounds and has a 40-inch vertical … high school coach was Ed Stinson.

Personal: Is the son of Duane Guilford and Christian Bell.