D'Angelo Ponds

New York Jets · CB · Indiana

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The numbers

1Ledger points earned

5Expected so far (scaled)

0Seasons as a starter

0Pro Bowls

0All-Pro selections

5Games played

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D'Angelo Ponds: 2026 NFL Draft, pick #50

D'Angelo Ponds (CB, Indiana) was the 50th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft, taken in round 2 by the New York Jets. He is a 2026 rookie, so DraftLedger does not grade him yet. Predict whether he will be a bust, a solid pick or a hit on Bust Watch, and the call is graded after a year in the league.

How pick #50 usually turns out

In the 1990–2019 drafts, 30 other players went 50th overall. They averaged 67 ledger points, 30% fell below the 40% bust line and 23% reached a hit.

Best from this slot

Calais Campbell (DE, 2008, Cardinals): 465% of par
Dominic Raiola (C, 2001, Lions): 297% of par
Eddie Robinson (LB, 1992, Titans): 247% of par

Toughest from this slot

Mike Bellamy (WR, 1990, Eagles): 2% of par
Chris Henry (RB, 2007, Titans): 5% of par
Bruce Nelson (G, 2003, Panthers): 6% of par

The 2026 draft and the Jets

The Jets also drafted David Bailey (#2, OLB), Kenyon Sadiq (#16, TE), Omar Cooper (#30, WR) in the first three rounds that year.