Indiana CB D’Angelo Ponds Soars at NFL Combine, Drawing First-Round Buzz and Panthers Interest
Indiana cornerback D’Angelo Ponds significantly improved his NFL Draft stock with an impressive 43.5-inch vertical jump at the NFL Combine. Analysts are now projecting him as a potential first-round pick, with the Carolina Panthers emerging as a possible destination.
His elite athleticism and proven production, despite concerns about his size, have positioned him as a rising star in the 2026 draft class.