LB · NE · #91
Elijah Ponder
- Height
- HT 6'3"
- Weight
- WT 245 lbs
- Birth date
- Aug 29, 2002 (age 24)
- College
- Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo)
24 years old and holding steady — nothing here demands a second look.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
151
Range 15–287
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
127.4 pts
7.5 PPG · 17.0 games
41.2 solo · 4.2 sacks · 0.4 INT
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Ponder scored 60.5 IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points in 2025 (LB125). Age 24 LB with a quiet recent trend — wait for a clearer signal. Looking at 2026, he's a situational piece unless the role expands.
2025 fantasy highlights
IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) points
60.5
PPG
4.3
Positional finish
LB125
Key stats
- Solo: 14
- Sacks: 4 (LB38)
- INT: —
Career (IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4))
1 season
| Season | Finish | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | PPG | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LB125 | 60.5 | 4.3 | 14 | 4 | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | IDP (solo 1.5 / sack 4) FP | Opp | Solo | Sacks | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 11.5 | MIA | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W17 | 0.8 | NYJ | — | — | — |
| 2025 W16 | 2.3 | BAL | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W13 | 13.0 | NYG | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W12 | 2.3 | CIN | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W11 | 12.0 | NYJ | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W10 | 8.3 | TB | 1 | 1 | — |
| 2025 W9 | 1.5 | ATL | 1 | — | — |
| 2025 W8 | 0.8 | CLE | — | — | — |
| 2025 W7 | 3.0 | TEN | 2 | — | — |
Next Gen Stats
Next Gen tracking is for skill-position players.
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Elijah Ponder's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Ponder scores 151 out of 10,000 — a top-LB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Elijah Ponder's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 7.5 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Elijah Ponder in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Ponder against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.