LB · New England Patriots
Elijah Ponder
Age 23 · 191 cm (6'3") · 118 kg · Born Aug 24, 2002 · Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo)
NFL career
2025
debut year
2026
last season
2
seasons
#91
jersey
College: Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo)
Career stats
Regular-season totals from 2025 to 2025 · 14 games.
Defense
14solo tackles
4.0sacks
0INTs
0def TDs
Stats by season
1 regular-season campaigns tracked.
Defense
| Year | Team | G | Tackles | Sacks | Int | Def TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 14 | 14 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 |
Games during career · New England Patriots
Most recent results for the franchise while Elijah Ponder was on the roster (1999+ play-by-play coverage).
L
W
W
W
W
W
W
L
13–29 vs Seahawks
2025-22 · Feb 8, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
10–7 @ Broncos
2025-21 · Jan 25, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
28–16 vs Texans
2025-20 · Jan 18, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
16–3 vs Chargers
2025-19 · Jan 11, 2026 · PLAYOFF
W
38–10 vs Dolphins
2025-18 · Jan 4, 2026 · REGULAR
W
42–10 @ Jets
2025-17 · Dec 28, 2025 · REGULAR
W
28–24 @ Ravens
2025-16 · Dec 21, 2025 · REGULAR
L
31–35 vs Bills
2025-15 · Dec 14, 2025 · REGULAR
Other "Ponder" players in NFL history
Different players, same surname — ordered by most recent.
Career badges
Active player
Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) alumni in the NFL
Other NFL players who attended Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo).
J.J. Koski
WR · 2020 · Rams
Nick Dzubnar
LB · 2015 · Titans
Asa Jackson
DB · 2012 · 49ers
Ramses Barden
WR · 2009 · Giants
Courtney Brown
DB · 2007 · Giants
Kyle Shotwell
LB · 2007 · Chiefs
Chris Gocong
LB · 2006 · Browns
Jordan Beck
LB · 2005 · Broncos
David Richardson
DB · 2004 · Jaguars
Adam Herzing
WR · 2002 · Steelers
LB peers of the era
Other LBs who debuted within five seasons of Elijah Ponder.
Abdul Carter
Debut 2025 · #3 · Giants
Ale Kaho
Debut 2025 · #51 · Commanders
Antwaun Powell-Ryland
Debut 2025 · #56 · Bengals
Austin Keys
Debut 2025 · #53
Bam Martin-Scott
Debut 2025 · #54 · Panthers
Barrett Carter
Debut 2025 · #49 · Bengals
Bradyn Swinson
Debut 2025 · #43 · Patriots
Brandon George
Debut 2025 · #50 · Chiefs
Born on August 24
Dean Halverson
1946 · Philadelphia Eagles
Josh Ashton
1949 · Los Angeles Rams
Dan Ryczek
1949 · Los Angeles Rams
Gerry Mullins
1949 · Pittsburgh Steelers
John Banaszak
1950 · Pittsburgh Steelers
Bernard Jackson
1950 · Los Angeles Chargers
Dan Dickel
1952 · Detroit Lions
Bert Cooper
1952 · Tampa Bay Buccaneers