D'Angelo Ponds explained
D'Angelo Ponds is an American football cornerback for the Indiana Hoosiers. He previously played for the James Madison Dukes.
Early life and high school
Ponds attended Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School in Hollywood, Florida. Coming out of high school, he was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the James Madison Dukes.[1] [2]
College career
James Madison
As a true freshman in 2023, Ponds appeared in all 13 games with ten starts for the Dukes, where he totaled 51 tackles, 13 pass deflections, two interceptions, and a touchdown.[3] For his performance, he earned Freshman All-American and second-team all-Sun Belt Conference honors.[4] [5] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Ponds entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6] [7]
Indiana
Ponds transferred to play for the Indiana Hoosiers.[8] [9] In week nine of the 2024 season, he notched two interceptions one of which he returned for a touchdown, as he helped the Hoosiers to a win over Washington.[10] For his performance versus the Huskies, he was named the Big Ten Conference defensive player of the week.[11]
External links
Notes and References
- Ankony . Jack . Indiana Adds Freshman All-American Cornerback D'Angelo Ponds From James Madison . Sports Illustrated . 4 May 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: D'Angelo Ponds 2023 Cornerback James Madison . Rivals.com . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Harper . Catie . Ponds Picks Up Another Freshman All-American Honor . Daily News-Record . 17 January 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Harper . Catie . Ponds Prepared To Build Off Freshman Success . Daily News-Record . 4 April 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Fragoza . James . 5 Transfer Portal Landing Spots for D'Angelo Ponds: Will the JMU CB Follow Former Coach to Indiana? . College Football Network . 26 April 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Traux . Barkley . James Madison transfer D'Angelo Ponds has received 22 offers since entering portal . On3.com . 2 May 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Samra . Steve . James Madison CB D'Angelo Ponds enters NCAA Transfer Portal . On3.com . 26 April 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Niziolek . Michael . IU football needed CBs. Curt Cignetti knew just where to find a good one: 'He's a big get' . IndyStar . 5 June 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Brown . Zion . Indiana football snags freshman All-American CB D'Angelo Ponds in transfer portal . IndyStar . 4 May 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Niziolek . Michael . 'He's just a dawg': Indiana football DB D'Angelo Ponds saves day, shuts down Washington . The Herald-Times . 26 October 2024 . November 2, 2024.
- Web site: Sinn . Dylan . Monday's College Roundup: IU's D'Angelo Ponds takes Big Ten award, more . The Journal-Gazette . November 2, 2024.
