Lonnie Ford brings proven USC edge experience and a disruptive, veteran presence
In the 2001 season, USC DE Lonnie Ford showed real playmaking juice, finishing his career with 27 tackles for loss and 16 sacks, which tells you he could wreck backfields when he got rolling[12]. He was also a 2001 All-Pac-10 selection at defensive end, a strong signal that he wasn’t just productive — he was respected by coaches around the league[9][12]. The big sell here is impact: length, burst, and a knack for getting to the quarterback, with the kind of edge presence that can change a drive. If you want a disruptive DE who can be a tone-setter, Ford is your guy.
