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ElijahPonder

EDED#91NE Patriots

6'3" • 245lbs

Overall Grade '26: 79.4; 12th/116 - EDs
Snap Count '26: 269; 23rd/171 - EDs
Pressures '26: 21; 15th/116 - EDs
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Elijah

Ponder

#91

NE Patriots

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/21/2026

Elijah Ponder is an edge defender for the New England Patriots who earned a 79.4 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 12th among 116 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 79.8 ranked 10th among 116 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 59.3 ranked 77th at the position.

He generated 21 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 6 sacks, 10 hurries, 5 hits. Against the run, he recorded 10 solo tackles. He also forced 1 fumbles on the season.

Career

Teams

Year

New England Patriots

2025 - Present

Cal Poly Mustangs

2021 - 2024

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2026

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

25th/116 EDs

SACKS

3rd/116 EDs

ASSISTS

15th/116 EDs

FORCED FUMBLES

9th/116 EDs

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Hurries

Hits

Total Pressures

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Rank

Total Snaps

269

Run Defense Snaps

Pass Rush Snaps

153

ElijahPonder

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