Elijah Ponder

OLB · 2nd season

YR 2

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Bio

Elijah Ponder is a 24-year-old right outside linebacker for the New England Patriots standing 6'3" and weighing 261 pounds. He attended Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo) and joined New England as an undrafted free agent. In his first season with the Patriots in 2025, Ponder recorded 4.0 sacks. He is under contract through a three-year deal.

Elijah Ponder played 7 games in 2025 with a 76% share of defensive snaps.

Player information

Height6'3"Weight261 lbHometownPomona, CAAge24CollegeCal Poly (San Luis Obispo)DraftedUndrafted free agent · signed with PatriotsExperience1 NFL season

Contract

$993Kper year · AAV