Dre’Mont Jones praises Elijah Ponder's potential with Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Dre’Mont Jones expressed strong support for Elijah Ponder during a recent Patriots training camp session. Ponder, who signed with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2025, has shown significant improvement, recording four sacks in 15 games last season. Jones described Ponder as a 'steal' and predicted he would be a remarkable player in the NFL. Coach Mike Vrabel also highlighted Ponder's growth in June, indicating his continuing development could play a crucial role in the team’s defense next season.
- •Dre’Mont Jones lauds Ponder's talent at Patriots training camp.
- •Elijah Ponder had four sacks in 15 games last season.
- •Ponder joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
- •Coach Mike Vrabel noted Ponder's significant growth this offseason.
- •Ponder is expected to play behind Jones and Harold Landry next season.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dre’Mont Jones thinks Patriots got steal with underrated edge rusher
"The Patriots' coaching staff aren't the only ones noticing Elijah Ponder's sudden emergence on the edge.
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