D'Angelo Ponds drafted by New York Jets with 50th pick in 2026 NFL Draft

8 articles · Updated · IndyStar · Apr 24

Ponds, a cornerback from Indiana, joins the Jets after being selected in the second round on Friday night.
He will reunite with former Indiana teammate Omar Cooper Jr., who was drafted by the Jets in the first round.
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