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Aaron Glenn just drafted 'himself' with Indiana national champion D'Angelo Ponds
TL;DR
The New York Jets selected cornerback D'Angelo Ponds from Indiana in the 2026 NFL Draft. His playing style closely resembles that of Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, leading to the remark that Glenn 'drafted himself.'
Key points
- New York Jets selected D'Angelo Ponds in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Ponds' playing style is compared to head coach Aaron Glenn
- Jets also drafted David Bailey and Kenyon Sadiq
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The New York Jets made a few nice selections in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. They took David Bailey at No. 2 overall, then selected Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 overall, and then selected Omar Cooper Jr. after a trade-up in the first round.
According to Connor Hughes of SNY, the Jets have selected Indiana cornerback D'Angelo Ponds. He's a super fun prospect who's just 5-foot-9. But, there's a more fun reason why this pick works for the Jets.
As NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah shared, "Aaron Glenn just drafted himself." How did Glenn draft "himself" with the No. 50 pick? Pond's pro comparison is Aaron Glenn, his new head coach and defensive playcaller.
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Ponds is 5-foot-9, 170 pounds. He played great in 2025 for the Indiana Hoosiers, the National Champions this past college season.
Glenn, during his days in the NFL, came in at 5-foot-9, 185 pounds. He's a very similar size to Ponds, with the same height and only just 15 pounds heavier.
Q&A
Who is D'Angelo Ponds and why was he drafted by the Jets?
D'Angelo Ponds is a cornerback from Indiana selected by the Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft due to his playing style, which resembles that of head coach Aaron Glenn.
What position does D'Angelo Ponds play and what is his height?
D'Angelo Ponds plays cornerback and stands at 5-foot-9.
What other players did the Jets draft in the 2026 NFL Draft?
In addition to D'Angelo Ponds, the Jets drafted David Bailey at No. 2 overall and Kenyon Sadiq at No. 16 overall.