DeAngelo Ponder is emerging as a physical, versatile safety for ACU
In the 2026 season, DeAngelo Ponder has already flashed as a steady, rugged DB for Abilene Christian, including a seven-tackle outing against SFA and a career-high seven tackles versus Texas Tech, where he also added a pass breakup and half a tackle for loss[14][15]. At 6-1, 190, he brings good size and a willingness to hit, and his 2024 production showed he can contribute in coverage too with eight tackles, two pass breakups, and 11 games played[7][9]. If you want a defender who looks comfortable near the box, plays with some pop, and seems to keep climbing, he’s a solid fit[7][14].
