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Poona Ford on training with Cliff Avril, getting starstruck by Jadeveon Clowney, year-3 improvements and more

Playing sparingly as a rookie, Poona Ford quickly became a favorite of fans and of Pete Carroll, who expressed regret after 2018 for not getting him on the field more often. That changed in 2019, as Ford started 14 games and more than doubled his snaps.

I went rapid-fire with Poona Ford about his progression from his rookie season to now, getting the chance to play with fellow South Carolina product Jadeveon Clowney, training with Cliff Avril, and more.

I wanted to begin at the start of your career because it’s always been curious to me.