Overview
- Ponds told fans Thursday that his plan is to forgo his senior season for the NFL draft, noting he has not made a formal announcement.
- The Senior Bowl said he accepted an invitation to the Jan. 31 showcase, positioning him for close evaluation by NFL teams.
- The second-team AP All-American starred in Indiana’s title run, earning defensive MVP honors in both the Rose and Peach bowls.
- He recorded 10 pass breakups, two interceptions with a pick-six, 61 tackles, a forced fumble and a blocked kick this season.
- A James Madison transfer and two-time first-team All-Big Ten selection, he is ranked the No. 5 eligible cornerback by ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.