Jets Snag D'Angelo Ponds, Boost Secondary

0:00It's April 25, I'm Corey with the story, and this is NFL News Today Football News powered by AI. Jets made a slick move on day two of the draft, grabbing cornerback D'Angelo Ponds at pick number 50. They reunited him with his old Indiana Hoosier's teammate Omar Cooper Jr, boosting their secondary with a player who fits perfect in value, skills, and grit. Pro football focus had him as the sixth best corner in the class and the 43rd overall prospect, so landing him there feels like a steal without. Reaching too far, that's how you build a strong draft class, snagging high upside, without overpaying. Fans and scouts love his competitive fire, the way he jams receivers at the line and plays bigger than his size and run support. His energy and instincts scream early rotation player, especially in those key subpackages. His resume backs it up with second team All Sunbill Honors in 2023, back-to-back first team All Big Ten Nads, first team All-American.

1:00In 2025, plus a national championship and defensive player awards in the Rose Bowl and Peach Bowl. He sheds in zone coverage with quick reads, but holds steady in man against speedy slots too. Jets quietly got an A-gem here, stacking their backfield smart and setting up for a tougher past defense next season.