Player Profile: Christian Ponder
By Will Spencer
August 1st, 2010 at 11:11 pm
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Christian Ponder
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Non-position specific categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Height/Weight | 6 | - |
| Speed | 8 | - |
| Quickness/Agility | 10 | - |
| Strength/Explosion | 10 | - |
| Athletic Ability | 8 | - |
| Durability | 8 | - |
| Character | 6 | - |
| Production/Experience | 6 | - |
| Toughness | 8 | - |
| Potential | 10 | - |
Quarterback Specific Categories
Category |
Max. Value |
Grade |
| Decision Making | 10 | - |
| Arm Strength | 7 | - |
| Accuracy | 10 | - |
| Mechanics/Footwork | 7 | - |
| Mobility | 6 | - |
| Release Quickness | 8 | - |
The Breakdown
Ponder is a part of what could be a very substantial quarterback class. Lucky for him, he has a chance to be right at the top of that list. A tough player and a strong leader in the huddle, Ponder is exactly what you look for in a field general. He’s also not the prototypical Florida State quarterback as he knows how to stand tall in the pocket and make the throws. However, that doesn’t mean Ponder can’t run with the ball. Ponder was having a strong 2009 campaign until a shoulder injury ended his season early. He’ll be playing with a chip on his shoulder as all the experts talk about Jake Locker and Andrew Luck but Ponder has the physical skill set and mental makeup to compete with both of those guys. All signs indicate that Ponder will solidify himself as a first round draft pick by season’s end.
Strengths
Full report coming soon!
Weaknesses
Full report coming soon!
Analysis
Full report coming soon!
Experience
Played in 1 game as a redshirt freshman. Became the full time starter in 2008, starting all 13 games. Started the first nine games of 2009 before suffering an injury.
Awards and Honors
2009: All-ACC honorable mention. ACC All-Academic team.
Academics
Graduated in 2.5 years with a degree in finance and is currently enrolled in a sports management graduate’s degree program.
Injuries
Missed final four games of 2009 season after injuring his shoulder making a tackle against Clemson. The injury required surgery.
Athletic Experience
No other known athletic experience.
Bloodlines
Father, David Ponder, played defensive tackle at Florida State.
Off-field
Reportedly heavily involved in community service.
| Year | Comp | Att | % | Yards | TD | INT | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
| 2009 | 227 | 330 | 68.8 | 2717 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 179 | 2 |
| 2008 | 177 | 318 | 55.7 | 2006 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 423 | 4 |
| 2007 | 8 | 18 | 44.4 | 105 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
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