Poona Ford
in our view
Ford will be overlooked by some due to his lack of height, but his initial quickness, motor and make-up will be a valued addition to any rotation, fitting best as a three-technique in a four-man front.
strengths
Thick, compact frame and plays low quick off the snap to generate initial momentum flexible body type to contort his way through gaps uses natural leverage to burrow underneath the pads of blockers shorter stature, but adequate arm length uses his upper body power to deliver a jolt, flashing violence in his hands maintains his balance to clog lanes excellent recognition skills and awareness effort doesnt quit, chasing down plays downfield blocked three kicks on special teams in his career steady rise in play each of his four seasons in college meek by nature and extremely well-liked by his teammates and coaches voted a senior captain in 2017. Dane Brugler 1/29/2018
compares to
Grady Jarrett, Atlanta Falcons Ford doesnt have Jarretts initial burst, but both are shorter linemen who utilize their natural leverage to get underneath blockers and win the point of attack.
weaknesses
Shorter-than-ideal with a squatty body type. Too easily moved from his spot when he doesnt bend his knees. Powerful hands, but his tactics are inconsistent. Late to find his anchor and can be washed out of the hole. Quick first step, but his play range is based more on hustle than athletic prowess. Lacks the move-to-move transition of a consistent pass rusher minimal pass rush production in college. Locked-in motor, leading to fatigued snaps. Dane Brugler 1/29/2018
Coached by B.J. Payne at Hilton Head High School in South Carolina
named Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Area by the Beaufort Gazette
chosen first-team All-Lowcountry by the Charleston Post and Courier
named a Top 50 recruit in the Carolinas by the Charlotte Observer
ranked No. 266 overall and the No. 22 defensive tackle in the nation by ESPN
No. 19 DT nationally and No. 7 player in South Carolina by 247Sports
No. 24 DT nationally and No. 11 player in S.C. by Rivals
No. 24 DT in the nation by Scout
posted 135 tackles, including 28 tackles for loss and seven sacks, 17 pressures and two forced fumbles as a senior
also had 34 carries for 155 rush yards and seven TDs and played on special teams
led a defense that improved its scoring average by double digits from 2012 to 2013
helped Hilton Head to a 7-4 record and an appearance in the 3A playoffs in 2013
the seven wins were the most for Hilton Head since 2008
tabbed first-team All-Area by the Beaufort Gazette in 2012
recorded 154 tackles, including 44 tackles for loss and 10 sacks, as a junior
helped Hilton Head to a 6-6-1 record and an appearance in the 3A playoffs in 2012.
Kaylon Ford took on the nickname of Poona when his grandmother began calling him Pooh as a child; it grew into Poona and the name stuck
two-time member of the Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll.
2017
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 8.0 | 0.0 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 22.0 |
2016
| fumbles | ||
|---|---|---|
| REC | LOST | FUM |
| 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| defensive | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TFL | QB HUR | TOT | TD | PD | SACKS | SOLO |
| 5.5 | 4.0 | 54.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 42.0 |
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 6.0 |
| Height: | 6-0 |
| Weight: | 306.0 |
| Forty: | 5.15 |
| Arm: | 32 3/4 |
| Hand: | 09 1/4 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
| Cone: | 7.76 |
| Bench: | 24.0 |
| Shuttle: | 4.75 |
| 10: | 1.81 |
| 20: | 3.0 |
| 40: | 5.13 |
| BJ: | 09'03" |
| VJ: | 29 1/2 |
Combine Results:
| Cone: | -- |
| Bench: | -- |
| Shuttle: | -- |
| 10: | -- |
| 20: | -- |
| 40: | -- |
| BJ: | -- |
| VJ: | -- |