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Hindsight Will Harshly Test Jets' D'Angelo Ponds Draft Pick
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Hindsight Will Harshly Test Jets' D'Angelo Ponds Draft Pick

New York Jets On SI·Isaiah De Los Santos·about 1 month ago
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The Jets entered Day 2 of the draft as a clear landing spot for one of the top cornerbacks remaining, and that's exactly what happened. After trading down from No. 44, New York was back on the clock at No. 50, and the team stood pat to select Indiana CB D'Angelo Ponds. The Hoosiers standout brings with him plenty of experience, strong playmaking instincts in the secondary, and a number of traits that give a chance to succeed in the NFL. However, he also brings with him a less-than-ideal stature at 5-foot-8 (and a half) and 182 pounds that's going to present major challenges at the next level. The fact Ponds wasn't the only intriguing corner option available, either, makes this a selection that will be ripe for future discussion with the benefit of hindsight. D'Angelo Ponds has size concerns to overcome to make Jets pick pay off There is no denying that Ponds has nearly everything teams look for in a cornerback prospect.…

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