Summary
D’Angelo Ponds carries a 60.0 dynasty score, ranking 301 at DB. Ponds is 21 years old with 3 years remaining on his contract.
Projection Rationale
Ponds’ 2025 stat line of 1 interception, 0 passes defended, and 10 solo tackles indicates his defensive production trajectory. His Verdict production grade at the 45th percentile explains the gap between his production and efficiency. Ponds’ contract situation, with 3 years remaining at $2,459,230 APY, means his role is secure.
Injury Risk
No injury entries in 2025. Ponds’ Verdict durability grade at the 38th percentile and his age of 21 place him at low injury risk.
Opportunity Notes
Ponds played a significant portion of defensive snaps, with a stable snap share trend. There is competition in the DB role, but Ponds’ youth and secure contract situation mean his role is relatively secure.
Scheme Fit Analysis
Steve Wilks coordinates a 4-3 zone defense with a 27.2% blitz rate. This scheme helps Ponds’ ceiling, as his role is likely to increase with more defensive snaps.
Trend Assessment
Declining. Ponds’ production grade declined to the 45th percentile, and his efficiency grade dropped to the 38th percentile.
Ceiling / Floor
Ponds’ ceiling is DB2-DB3, requiring him to increase his interceptions and passes defended. His floor is DB4-DB5, referencing his trade value of 1,980.
Comparable Player
Rod Woodson, 1987-1996.