Elijah Ponder

Average height and possesses the desired frame, adequate mass, and length with good arm length and a large wingspan. Athletic with natural twitch – has an explosive first step at the snap. Displays the ability to bend, flatten and close on the QB with an effective closing burst. Three-year starter in the Big Sky Conference (FCS), recording 15.5 sacks combined over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.