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Indiana Star Cornerback D’Angelo Ponds Declares for NFL Draft

1/22/2026

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D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Hoosiers cornerback, announced at a Bloomington fan event that he will forgo his final year and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Miami native contributed to Indiana's national championship season and earned All-Big Ten honors, including second-team All-American in 2024 and first-team in 2025.
He finished with 118 tackles and five interceptions, was Defensive MVP in key games, and is projected to be a second-round pick.

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D’Angelo Ponds, Indiana Hoosiers cornerback, announced at a Bloomington fan event that he will forgo his final year and enter the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Miami native contributed to Indiana's national championship season and earned All-Big Ten honors, including second-team All-American in 2024 and first-team in 2025.
He finished with 118 tackles and five interceptions, was Defensive MVP in key games, and is projected to be a second-round pick.