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D'Angelo Ponds

CB

Drafted 50th overall in the 2nd round of the 2026 draft, D'Angelo Ponds arrived from Indiana; James Madison. Now with NYJ, he's in his 1st NFL season.

Size

5'8", 182#

College

Indiana; James Madison

Draft

Rd 2, 50th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
33

6th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.71
Availability×0.1-1.86

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYJ331

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, D'Angelo Ponds has played in 1 regular-season game, all with NYJ.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4CHI—40.4

D'Angelo Ponds — common questions

What position does D'Angelo Ponds play?
D'Angelo Ponds is listed as a CB.
Which teams has D'Angelo Ponds played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), D'Angelo Ponds has played for NYJ (2026).
Where did D'Angelo Ponds go to college?
D'Angelo Ponds played college football at Indiana; James Madison.
When was D'Angelo Ponds drafted?
D'Angelo Ponds was selected in round 2, 50th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has D'Angelo Ponds scored?
D'Angelo Ponds has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is D'Angelo Ponds's ScoutIndex Rating?
D'Angelo Ponds rated 33.0 for 2026, the 6th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 2026

Also from Indiana; James Madison