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
External profiles
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
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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