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Jets Draft CB D'Angelo Ponds After Trade Down
25 Apr
Summary
- Jets acquired an extra fourth-round pick by trading down.
- D'Angelo Ponds, a cornerback from Indiana, was selected.
- The team now holds three fourth-round and two seventh-round picks.

The New York Jets concluded their second day of the 2026 NFL Draft with a single acquisition: cornerback D'Angelo Ponds from Indiana. This pick came after a strategic trade down, where the Jets exchanged their #44 overall selection for an additional fourth-round pick from the Detroit Lions. Ponds was selected at #50.
The team now holds a total of three fourth-round picks and two seventh-round picks heading into the final day of the draft. General Manager Darren Mougey is anticipated to explore further trades to optimize the team's draft capital and address roster needs effectively.
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