Detroit Lions' Draft Target: D'Angelo Ponds

0:00It's March 25th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Detroit lines might target a cornerback early in the draft to address health issues with Terry and Arnold and in his rake straw. One standout option is the Angelo Ponds from Indiana, projected for rounds two or three and seen as medically clean. Ponds boasts a minimal injury history across college. In 2025, he played 15 of 16 games after a minor ankle tweak and one lower body absence. He suited up for all 13 games each in 2024 and 2023. At around 21 years old, Ponds stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 173 pounds, which is on the smaller side. While some teams view that as a drawback, it's not a clear sign of higher injury risk in the pros. Ponds rate his medical concern at 0 out of 10, making him one of the drafts safest bets. He could slot right in as a replacement for Amic Robertson, who departed in free agency.

1:03With the lines needing depth in the secondary, Ponds offers reliability just when they need it most.