D'Angelo Ponds, Indiana Hoosiers, DB - News, Stats, Bio

Big Ten Standings

Team	Conf	Overall
IND	9-0	16-0
OHIOST	9-0	12-2
OREG	8-1	13-2
USC	7-2	9-4
MICH	7-2	9-4
IOWA	6-3	9-4
WASH	5-4	9-4
ILL	5-4	9-4
MINN	5-4	8-5
NEB	4-5	7-6
NWEST	4-5	7-6
PSU	3-6	7-6
UCLA	3-6	3-9
RUT	2-7	5-7
WISC	2-7	4-8
MICHST	1-8	4-8
MD	1-8	4-8
PURDUE	0-9	2-10

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Summary

There are going to be situations where there truly isn’t anything a 5-foot-8, 180-pound cornerback can do to prevent a catch in the NFL. In all other situations, I’ll bet on Ponds to make a play. He’s a special competitor who struggled with one receiver his entire collegiate career: Jeremiah Smith. If that’s really the only receiver who could give him problems, chances are Ponds’ game will translate.

About

2025: Defensive MVP of CFP Rose Bowl and CFP Peach Bowl
2023-25: Tied for fourth in FBS in non-offensive TD (2 INT return TD, 2 blocked punt return TD)

Strengths

Doesn’t back down from a fight; consistently held his own vs. bigger receivers.
Easy makeup speed; no fear of getting beaten deep on tape.
Flat-foot breaks are special; trusts what he sees and gets his hands on footballs.

Weaknesses

Fighting an uphill battle at his size; giving up height and weight to almost everyone.
Many will see him as a slot, but he played exclusively outside in college.
Quick to commit in zone coverage and will widen windows.

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