His athleticism is superb, but his technique may be more impressive. Ponds has excellent press technique and is insanely sticky in man coverage. He can easily mirror an opposing receiver and anticipate their next move, oftentimes running the route for them. Ponds doesn’t panic when the ball is in the air; rather, he stays composed, reads the receiver’s eyes, and makes a play. His film should be used to teach the next generation of cornerbacks the correct technique.
