Jets Snag Ponds, Boost Secondary

DAngelo Ponds: The Jets New Nickel Corner

The New York Jets, in the 2026 NFL Draft, secured a significant addition to their secondary with the selection of Indiana cornerback DAngelo Ponds at number fifty overall. Ponds, a Miami native, brings a wealth of college experience, including sixty-one tackles, two interceptions, and ten pass breakups in 2025. His elite instincts and competitive spirit were on display in the Peach Bowl and Rose Bowl, earning him Defensive MVP nods. Standing at five foot eight and one hundred eighty-two pounds, Ponds fits the nickel corner mold perfectly and is expected to spark turnovers and elevate the Jets defense in 2026.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/854990a33f4fd78b