Poona Ford

Kaylon Nakia "Poona" Ford (born November 19, 1995) is an American football defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). Ford was a standout at Hilton Head Island High School. He initially committed to the University of Louisville but changed his commitment when coach Charlie Strong left Louisville to take the head coaching job at the University of Texas. He played college football at Texas, where he was the 2017 Big 12 Conference Defensive Lineman of the Year, and signed with the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2018.
College career.
Ford attended the University of Texas and played for the Longhorns from 2014-2017. In his freshman year Ford played in 7 games and had 9 total tackles and 1 tackle for loss. He would improve greatly in his sophomore year tallying a total of 39 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in 10 games. In his junior year he had a college career high 54 total tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss through 12 games. Finally, in his senior year, Ford had his best year as he racked up a total of 31 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks, earning him the Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year award.
Professional career.
Ford signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent following the 2018 NFL Draft. He made the Seahawks' 53-man roster as an undrafted rookie.
The Seahawks placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Ford on March 17, 2021, then signed him to a two-year contract extension.