Seahawks' Schneider Eyes Ponds for Defensive Boost

0:00On April 2nd, Seattle Seahawks GM John Schneider digs high upside gambles on defensive backs, and Indiana's D'Angelo Ponds could be his next bet in. The 2026 NFL Draft At just 5 feet 9 inches and 182 pounds, Ponds blazed a 4.3 140 yard dash at his pro day this week, proving. His speed turns heads, his college tape backs it up big time. Over 2024 and 2025, he held quarterbacks to ratings under 56 when targeting him, allowed only one touchdown pass. Snagged five interceptions and stuffed 39 runs. Scouts buzz about his size, holding him back against beefier NFL tight ends or runners, but that echoes doubts around Devon Witherspoon, Seattle's. Fifth overall pick in 2023. Witherspoon's been a disruptor and Mike McDonald's scheme despite similar knocks. Ponds shines with pre snap reads and football smarts, perfect for creative roles. Maybe outside of Witherspoon locks the slide.

1:01Production screams mid first round value, but he might slide due to frame. If Seattle trades back from their thin four pick haul, they could snag him at 32 or in round two, unlocking another playmaker from McDonald's. Aggressive defense.