The NFL Scouting Combine is underway, and we are already seeing some strong performances in the live workouts. Today, defensive backs and tight ends hit the field to display their skills.
Of those prospects, Indiana’s D’Angelo Ponds is participating in some activities. Though he reportedly won’t run in the 40-yard dash, he did participate in the NFL Scouting Combine’s vertical jump.
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Not only did he record the fourth-best jump in NFL Scouting Combine history by a cornerback, but he also did it with the odds against him. At five-feet-eight-inches, he amazed the teams, scouts, and fans with his enormous leap.
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Here is Ponds’ amazing vertical jump, as seen on the NFL Network, which can be streamed live on Fubo.
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The historical leap showcased Ponds’ incredible athletic ability. Coming off an outstanding championship season, Ponds is currently projected as a solid day-two pick.
His leap might have been a big step in boosting his draft stock with scouts on hand at the combine. His mold fits him as a possible slot cornerback — a prevalent role in modern NFL defenses.
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The defensive back and tight end groups continue to work out today, with a big slate of prospects set to work out live tomorrow.
Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana defensive back D’Angelo Ponds (DB25) speaks at the podium during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
You can stream the NFL Scouting Combine and the live workouts on NFL Network through Fubo.
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