Quick Notes
Garrick Ponder is a redshirt senior defensive lineman who landed at Baylor after stops at Southern Miss and North Alabama and projects as a starter. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status
Represented
Confirmed
AgencyNIL Ace
AgentIan Johnson
Contact@ian_johnson20
NotesNIL representation — NIL Ace (Ian Johnson).
SourceIG bio @ian_johnson20 (CEO NIL Ace)
Verified2026-07-21
Board Standing
#119
EDGE / 1484
#1141
Overall / 15102
Nearest at EDGE
- #117Cameron Brandt5.5
- #118Chris Burge5.5
- #119Garrick Ponder5.5
- #120J'Dan Burnett5.5
- #121Jahzon Jacks5.5
Scouting Verdict
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (North Alabama / Southern Miss transfer) — 37 tk, 3.5 sacks, 1 FF (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
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EDGE Keys
2025 · Southern Miss
37
Tot
Better than 89% of 789 EDGEs
3.5
Sacks
Better than 82% of 778 EDGEs
Recruiting
High SchoolPinellas Park HS
HometownSt. Petersburg, Fla.
Transfer (2 stints)
North Alabama→Southern Miss→Baylor
2026
★★★
Stars
#348
National
#36
Position
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