Jets Snag Speedy CB Ponds

0:00On April 25th, the New York Jets just snagged in the Anacornerback D'Angelo Ponds with the number 50 overall pick in the second round after trading. With the Detroit Lions who jumped up to the number 44 spot, this 5'8182 pound dynamo boasts a crazy 43.5 inch vertical and put up 61 tackles with four. For loss, two picks, 12 pass breakups, and a forced fumble over 15 games last year. Scouts love his fire. NFL.com calls him a productive perimeter guy stuck in a smaller frame, but loaded with speed, instincts, and that dog. Mintality to disrupt passes. Bleacher reports says he plays way bigger than his size, with slick footwork and closing bursts that Bugs receivers non-stop. He's got that winning vibe, helping Indiana snag their first college football playoff title. Jets fans are buzzing because Coach Aaron Glenn Squad needed secondary help after shipping out Quentin Williams and Saw Scardner at the trade.

1:00Deadline. Glenn, who was 5'9 and built similar, grabbed Ponds like he saw his younger self-fistie and ultra-competitive. If it's perfect after their number 2 overall edge rusher, David Bailey. Ponds slides into a group with AZ Thomas, Brandon Stevens, and Jarvis Brownlee, likely locking down nickel duties where his quickness shines over. Size worries. Tall and wise, he's got top 15 upside that had teens hesitating, but Glenn ain't phased. Word is, his NFL comp is Mike Sanrestille, so expect this pint-sized pest to carve out a starting roll-quick and keep Jets backfield locked tight, moving forward. This has been NFL News Today, powered by AI.