NYJ D'Angelo Ponds
NFL cornerback. Position: CB. Team: New York Jets.
Quick Facts
- Position: Cornerback (CB)
- Team: New York Jets (2026 Draft, #50 overall)
- College: Indiana
- Draft: 2026 NFL Draft, Round 2, Pick 50 overall
2026 Outlook
Ponds was the Jets' second-round pick (50th overall) in 2026, selected to bolster a secondary that recorded zero interceptions in 2025—an NFL record for futility. Despite his 5-foot-9 frame, Ponds showed sticky coverage skills at Indiana with 61 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble and 1 blocked kick in 15 games. Cornerback Nahshon Wright was impressed with Ponds' "super aggressive" play at minicamp and called his coverage "super sticky." He's expected to contribute early in a secondary alongside veteran Minkah Fitzpatrick and newly acquired Wright (per Nahshon Wright ready to 'prove' himself and help Jets finally end interception drought).
Role / Depth Chart
Rookie cornerback, expected to contribute early.
Injury Status
Healthy.
Recent News
- 2026-04-23 — 2026 NFL Draft Best Available: Top Players After Round 1 (2026 NFL Draft Best Available: Top Players After Round 1)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks (2026 NFL mock draft: Jordan Reid's predictions for 257 picks)
- 2026-06-05 — What Have We Learned During Jets OTAs? (What Have We Learned During Jets OTAs?)
- 2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL draft grades for 32 teams: Winners, losers, steals (2026 NFL draft grades for 32 teams: Winners, losers, steals)
- 2026-04-20 — 2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team (2026 NFL Draft: Seven-round full mock draft picks for every team)
- 2026-06-18 — Nahshon Wright ready to 'prove' himself and help Jets finally end interception drought (Nahshon Wright ready to 'prove' himself and help Jets finally end interception drought)