Jets Draft D'Angelo Ponds: Explosive New Secondary Star

0:00On April 25, the New York Jets just grabbed Indiana cornerback, DeAngelo Ponds with the number 50 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This 5'9, 182 pound athlete brings insane explosiveness with the 43.5 inch vertical leap that turns. Heds. Last season, Ponds earned second team All-American honors, racking up 61 tackles, four tackles for loss, and two interceptions. His tenacious-style scream slot corner specialist, though that vertical, might let him handle outside duties too. Jets fans are buzzing because Ponds fits right into their secondary needs, likely seeing snaps immediately, and building toward multi-year starter. Status with pro-bowl potential down the line? The team still has picks left, fourth round at number 103 and number 140, plus seventh rounders at number 200, 28 and number 242. Jets to keep building that defense as the draft rolls on, locking in talent that could

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