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James Madison CB D'Angelo Ponds enters NCAA Transfer Portal

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James Madison cornerback D’Angelo Ponds has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

Ponds had an incredible season for James Madison in 2023, and was named an On3 True Freshman All-American. He’ll have plenty of suitors from many different programs as he enters the transfer portal, looking for his next home.

“BREAKING: JMU CB D’Angelo Ponds has signed the papers necessary to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports,” Fawcett posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “The 5’9 165 CB totaled 52 Tackles, 2 INT, 12 PD, & 1 Fumble Recovery in 2023 Was a 2023 On3 True Freshman All-American.”

D’Angelo Ponds played high school football at Chaminade-Madonna Prep (FL), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 2023 overall recruit in the 1638 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire.

The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.

James Madison wide receiver Nakai Poole enters Transfer Portal

Moreover, James Madison Dukes wide receiver Nakai Poole has also entered the Transfer Portal. He previously played for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

To this point in his college career, Poole has not recorded a stat in a game. He initially entered the Transfer Portal to leave Mississippi State in November of 2023, shortly after the program moved on from head coach Zach Arnett. He’s re-entering after going through spring practice at James Madison, without playing a game.

Nakai Poole played high school football at Norcross (Georgia), where he was a three-star prospect. He was the No. 880 overall recruit in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

As a senior in high school, Poole had 53 catches for 803 yards and eight touchdowns. He also had 16 carries, with five going for touchdowns that season. He did play both ways in high school and had 10 tackles and recovered a fumble as a senior before signing with the Bulldogs out of high school.

The 2023 season was a difficult one for Mississippi State. The Bulldogs went just 4-6 before Arnett was fired and the team ended the season at 5-7. That was Arnett’s first season, replacing the late great Mike Leach.

James Madison is also going through its share of changes, with head coach Curt Cignettileaving to lead the Indiana Hoosiers. He was replaced by Bob Chesney, who previously found success at the FCS level while leading Holy Cross.

On3’s Dan Morrison contributed to this article.