The Patriots’ best-kept secret in their rookie class is an undrafted free agent, but it’s not Efton Chism. Spoiler alert, it’s Elijah Ponder, a 6’3”, 260lb linebacker with insane combine numbers. Phil Perry says it’s a mystery he wasn’t drafted. Listen to an exclusive interview with Ponder, and Phil shares why exactly he likes the rookie so much.
Not only that, but Phil also answers a handful of mailbag questions at the end of the show.
1:04 - Why Elijah Ponder earned a spot on Patriots 53-man roster
3:00 - Elijah Ponder by the numbers
8:38 - What Mike Smith had to say about Elijah Ponder
11:58 - Phil Perry has an exclusive interview with Elijah Ponder
21:30 - Mailbag Questions
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