Ponds tallied 60 total tackles (43 solo), 10 passes defended, two interceptions and one forced fumble as a junior. His 88.8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus ranked eighth among 897 qualifying cornerbacks, while his 89.6 coverage grade ranked seventh and his 78.2 run defense grade ranked 161st. Ponds allowed just a 42.0 passer rating when targeted and surrendered only 18 receptions in coverage.
