★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
★
Sep 1, 2026
Ponder has an opportunity that is bigger than a normal depth assignment. The staff likes his promise; now he has to turn it into repeatable edge pressure and run integrity before Landry can return.
Strengths: Promising developmental trajectory and a real rotational opening.
Weaknesses: Not yet a proven three-down defender and faces an enlarged role during Landry's absence.
