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ElijahPonder

EDED#91NE Patriots

6'3" • 245lbs

Overall Grade '26: 68.3; 37th/109 - EDs
Snap Count '26: 144; 18th/155 - EDs
Pressures '26: 10; 19th/109 - EDs
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Elijah

Ponder

#91

NE Patriots

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/29/2026

Elijah Ponder is an edge defender for the New England Patriots who earned a 68.3 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 37th among 109 qualified edge defenders. His PFF pass-rush grade of 74.1 ranked 19th among 109 qualified edge defenders. His run-defense grade of 56.8 ranked 72nd at the position.

He generated 10 total pressures as a pass rusher. That total included 2 sacks, 6 hurries, 2 hits. Against the run, he recorded 5 solo tackles.

Career

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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

28th/109 EDs

SACKS

14th/109 EDs

ASSISTS

11th/109 EDs

FORCED FUMBLES

19th/109 EDs

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Hurries

Hits

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Total Snaps

144

Run Defense Snaps

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ElijahPonder

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