Poona Ford

[Machinator 32097]

He was the defensive MVP of the 2017 season, and it's an absolute travesty that he didn't get a combine invite.

 

[txhorns 2408]

Whichever teams ends up getting him late in the draft is going to be extremely happy.  He's a great person, hard worker and a damn good football player.

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

Why are people assuming he will go late in the draft?  Because no combine invite?  Actual nfl coaches are watching him perform today and will watch his game tape, and see his numbers. He could easily end up a mid round pick and be a leroi Glover type DT. 

[TrashMaster G 17391]

4 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Why are people assuming he will go late in the draft?  Because no combine invite?  Actual nfl coaches are watching him perform today and will watch his game tape, and see his numbers. He could easily end up a mid round pick and be a leroi Glover type DT. 

Because NFL GMs consistently fall in love with measurables.

Edited March 28, 2018 by TrashMaster G

[txhorns 2408]

I consider 4th round and on to be later in the draft.  I highly doubt he is a 3rd round or better pick simply because of his measureables.  If he was 2-3 inches taller he might bd a 1st rounder 

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

1 hour ago, TrashMaster G said:

Because NFL GMs consistently fall in love with measurables.

The only measurable he lacks is height.  Maybe weight I guess if they all want 330+ at dt now. Did he weigh in today?

[Hornius Emeritus 12420]

4 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

The only measurable he lacks is height.  Maybe weight I guess if they all want 330+ at dt now. Did he weigh in today?

Yes. 312 pounds.

[Machinator 32097]

 

[BabaYaga 15212]

Guys a monster.  A testament to heard work and dedication.  Sounds cliche, until you see it in action for yourself.  

[irishtexan 11445]

When will they post pro-day numbers? Do we have to wait until this garbage-ass 8pm LHN recap?

[BabaYaga 15212]

I do like me a some big Poona.  Not gonna lie...

[Machinator 32097]

12 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

When will they post pro-day numbers? Do we have to wait until this garbage-ass 8pm LHN recap?

So far I've seen:

Height: 5-11 1/4

Weight: 312

40 time: 5.16/5.24 (run 1, run 2)

Broad jump: 9 feet, 3 inches

3-cone shuttle: 7.4 seconds

[Machinator 32097]

 

[cmontexas 3253]

Height isnt as important as arm length, which usually corresponds with height. Poona's long ass arms and squatty frame are about perfect for an interior plugger

[SDG 3319]

1 hour ago, Machinator said:

 

I would be very excited if this happened. 

[Lhorn 4886]

Someone is gonna look smart for drafting him.  

[SameSame 1692]

Breaking the man code and buying a 95 jersey with POONA right big on the top of it.

[SW Horn 7]

5 hours ago, Machinator said:

 

Incredibly agile for a guy his size. But somebody get the man some better cleats. 

[Machinator 32097]

 

[Longhorn94 2427]

poona is going to dominate!

[markstanco 12509]

Aaron Donald is 6'1" and makes the Pro Bowl every year.  

The height is for reference, not comparing their abilities as Donald was a day 1 draft. 

[honolulu horn 6157]

Poona is going to wreck shop wherever he's given the chance.

[The Triple Lindy 56]

Here are some highlights of the man at work

http://www.patriots.com/video/2018/02/25/college-highlights-poona-ford-dt-texas

 

[jettrink 41]

Hook 'em Poona!  2nd round at the lowest!

[Chad 1728]

Poona is a beast, it's hard to believe he wasn't invited to the combine. I know his measurables aren't exactly ideal, but he's been extremely productive throughout his career.

[Machinator 32097]

27 minutes ago, jettrink said:

Hook 'em Poona!  2nd round at the lowest!

You're going to be sorely disappointed.

[markstanco 12509]

Yea that is ridiculously regarded.

[Jkwellborn 6653]

You're going to be sorely disappointed.

Kind of like his parents.

[SW Horn 7]

1 hour ago, Chad said:

Poona is a beast, it's hard to believe he wasn't invited to the combine. I know his measurables aren't exactly ideal, but he's been extremely productive throughout his career.

Not SEC good </aggy>

Edited March 30, 2018 by SW Horn

[Both Tacos 1805]

I say he goes in the 4th round. I think his pro day elevated his stock.

[Majorcholas 507]

Love me some Poona.....

what a badass

[SmokeyBear1861 107]

My God put him between Mercilus and Watt with Clowny on the weak side. 

[BrazilHorn 6576]

I really hope he lands in a great spot vs some shit team (like the Browns). He was such a great player to watch and is a great example to point out to kiddos of power of good attitude and hard work.

Ended up being one of my favorite Horns.

[selvahorn 12]

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[Huckleberry 32703]

Exactly. If you were going to design a DT you would design a low center of gravity but with long arms.

[Capn81 372]

Dude is a beast. I will be interested to see who takes him, and ends up with the steal of the draft.

[Wild Bill 324]

I think a lot of people are going to regret passing on him.

[Pato del Muerto 52342]

Poona to the pats confirmed. 

[pacman 7330]

Any word on draft interest? Have yet to see him show up on any mock drafts but I haven't looked at many.

 

I tend to agree it would be better to be a ufa than a draft pick after the 4th rd or so.

 

Edited April 1, 2018 by pacman

[DaggerHorns 3058]

On 3/28/2018 at 8:12 PM, SameSame said:

Breaking the man code and buying a 95 jersey with POONA right big on the top of it.

Not if you get it tailored....

Edited April 1, 2018 by DaggerHorns

[texifornia 56526]

 

[Patrick Bateman 3903]

So, where are folks thinking Poona gets drafted?  First, second or third day?  

What tech does he settle in?  Where do you expect him to play?  What team may benefit from him?

What success could he have?  Backup?  Rotational?  Starter?  Pro Bowler?

 

 

[Vertigo 20267]

12 minutes ago, Patrick Bateman said:

So, where are folks thinking Poona gets drafted?  First, second or third day?  

What tech does he settle in?  Where do you expect him to play?  What team may benefit from him?

What success could he have?  Backup?  Rotational?  Starter?  Pro Bowler?

 

 

My guess is day 3 pick. The rest of the answers are 100% dependent on who takes him, but I would be shocked if he does not become a starter at some point in his career. 

Edited April 3, 2018 by Vertigo

[markstanco 12509]

Yes, day 3 at best, FA at the very worst.  If he goes FA there will be many teams interested. 

[JFKFC 4878]

5th or 6th round

[Jeffrey 90]

Such a badass. Remember his recruiting announcement fondly.

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[SpiralOut 1809]

People have to remember that NFL GMs are idiots and that the Draft ain't fair.

Jamaal Charles went in the 3rd round after like 6 mediocre as fuck RBs.  He's the all-time leader in YPC. 

There's always some guys that go in the 6th and 7th rounds that end up being franchise, All-Pro talents. 

Poona is gonna be fine.  Dude is a monster.  We're going to be seeing a lot of him on Sundays for a long time.

[HoustonHorn 1061]

I agree. Poona may not be an All-Pro due to his size, but I bet he's a long term player in the league. He's not going to get outworked and I look forward to cheering for him no matter which team he ends up going to.

[Machinator 32097]

 

[Machinator 32097]

https://www.barstoolsports.com/chicago/pmt-4-23-nfl-draft-with-mike-mayock-and-lance-stephenson-is-the-worlds-greatest-troll

Gets a mention from Mike Mayock on PMT. Around the 53 minute mark.