
Pro-ready run stuffer with disruptive leverage and power
Poona Ford is a compact, powerful defensive lineman whose value comes from controlling the interior, anchoring against the run, and playing with a relentless motor that shows up beyond the box score. At Texas, he was a four-year contributor, started 30 of 46 games, and earned Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year honors, which signals both consistency and impact[3]. He fits best on a team that wants a sturdy, high-effort interior defender who can collapse plays early, even if he is not a flashy stat-padding pass-rush specialist[3][5].