SportsDay is ranking the top players on the Longhorns' roster.
Here is the final installment in the five-part series, Nos. 5-1.
5. Poona Ford, Defensive Tackle
Texas' coaching staff expects a big season from Ford in 2017. The 303-pound defensive tackle emerged as a key player on the Longhorns' front last season, finishing No. 4 on the team in tackles and No. 7 in tackles for loss. As a senior, Ford must take the next and become a leader for his younger teammates Look for the South Carolina native to become an impact player this season.