"I use it as fuel, and at the same time, I'm using it as a benefit. I have more time to prepare and have a really great pro day."
That's the voice of Texas defensive tackle Kaylon "Poona" Ford, the best player in the 2018 draft class not invited to the scouting combine, starting Feb. 27 in Indianapolis. Despite his status as Big 12 Defensive Lineman of the Year, and despite dominant performances in both the East-West Shrine Game and the Senior Bowl, Ford will be watching from his Texas home as several teammates speak with media and NFL teams and run through drills.