NFL Soup|Sunday, May 19, 2013
You are here: Home » NFL Draft » Scouting Reports » 2011 Scouting Reports » 2011 NFL Draft Player Profile | Christian Ponder

2011 NFL Draft Player Profile | Christian Ponder 

2011 Senior Bowl

Drafted by Vikings 

Christian Ponder enters the NFL Draft with a solid career at Florida State. He’s shown over the past three seasons that he can effectively lead a team, while raising his level of play and accuracy over his final two seasons.

Ponder has enough talent to make it at the next level, but simply doesn’t blow scouts away. He’ll need a good showing at the 2011 NFL Combine to raise his stock, as he is somewhat limited physically.

Player Name: Christian Ponder

Postion: Quarterback

School: Florida State

Height: 6’2

Weight: 229

Hand: 10 1/4

Strengths

Ponder is an under-rated prospect, as he is a great leader and competitor, while possessing solid all-round tools and intangibles. Is more athletic than he looks and has solid mobility. Obviously not a freak athlete, but can do a little damage on the run. Is very accurate on short and intermediate passes. Stays in the pocket and is very decisive with great timing when well protected. Has faced and played well against tough competition throughout his career. Has experience working under center, unlike many other quarterback prospects. Is adept at reading defenses and going through progressions. Not just a checkdown quarterback. Has shown he can make just about all the throws. Has very good throwing mechanics and a nice, quick release.

Weaknesses

Like most quarterback prospects that see their draft stock fall, Ponder has only average arm strength. In addition, his deep balls can often sag or wobble, leading to incompletions or even interceptions. When pass protection breaks down, he can seem lost and will even panic. Tends to force throws when he shouldn’t, especially with pressure on him. Had two major injuries in the past two seasons, missing time with a separated shoulder and elbow injury, making durability a concern.

Draft Range

Ponder is a very accurate and smart passer. He’s ready for the pros in terms of reading defenses, making most of the throws, and leading a team. However, his arm strength and erratic behavior when facing pressure drops him down a few spots. A good combine showing could change his stock, but he’s likely looking at a selection in the third round.

NFL Player Comparison: Chad Pennington (More Athletic)

About the author: Kevin Roberts

Kevin Roberts owns and operates NFL Soup and heads the fantasy football division of the site. Roberts also finished 2nd in the Wide Receiver position in Fantasy Pros expert fantasy football rankings in 2010 and 3rd in the Quarterback position in 2011. In addition to running the fantasy football section of the site, Roberts contributes to NFL Soup's NFL Draft coverage and breaking news reporting. Follow Kevin on Twitter @NFLSoupKevin

26 Responses to 2011 NFL Draft Player Profile | Christian Ponder

  1. Kevin Roberts

    I’m with you. I don’t really doubt the guy’s ability to succeed at the next level. He’s a gamer. He’s just not a guy with a huge arm and a flashy game. I think he’s just a winner who makes the right decisions. Talent-wise, he was a reach at 12, but production and winning-wise, he was a fantastic selection, in my opinion.

     
  2. Shades of Grey Parody versions

    We are a gaggle of volunteers and starting a new scheme in our community. Your site provided us with useful information to work on. You’ve done a formidable task and our whole neighborhood will be thankful to you.

     
  3. Reda

    Nun bringt mich die große Suchmachine gleich das zweite mal auf diesen Weblog, darum sag ich jetzt auch mal Gruess Dich.

     
  4. eleonora

    I gotta favorite this website it seems very beneficial very beneficial

     
  5. Drake

    Cause that’s required valuable affiliate business rules to get you started on participating in circumstances appropriate for your incredible web-based business concern. Inernet marketing

     
  6. Neville Browns

    I like this web blog very much, Its a very nice place to read and incur information.

     
  7. Nike NFL Jersey

    Hey this is somewhat of off topic but I was wondering if blogs use WYSIWYG editors or if you have to manually code with HTML. I’m starting a blog soon but have no coding know-how so I wanted to get advice from someone with experience. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

     
  8. Rosamaria Montpetit

    Unquestionably imagine that that you stated. Your favorite reason appeared to be at the web the easiest factor to have in mind of. I say to you, I certainly get irked at the same time as other people think about concerns that they just do not understand about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the top and outlined out the whole thing with no need side effect , other people can take a signal. Will likely be again to get more. Thank you

     
  9. potential

    a portion on the expanding business, and finding revenue by doing this is currently included in the listing of

     
  10. Van Crosthwaite

    I do think the plant you are unable to don’t forget the title of is a coleus.

     
  11. Bernard Griffan

    You have mentioned very interesting points ! ps decent website .

     
  12. formal dresses stores

    I enjoy you because of all your work on this website. Ellie delights in going through investigations and it’s really obvious why. A number of us notice all concerning the powerful mode you offer informative tricks by means of this web site and even increase contribution from other people about this point so our child is certainly becoming educated a whole lot. Take advantage of the rest of the year. You have been conducting a stunning job.

     
  13. Julian Meals

    The brand new Microsoft zune web browser can be astoundingly excellent, however, not as nice as that iPod’s. It does work well, but is not as rapidly for the reason that Firefox, and has a good clunkier user interface. For those who occasionally anticipate when using the internet browser that is not a concern, however, when you are intending to be able to explore the web site alot from the PMP the iPod’s large filter and much better technique may be vital.

     
  14. read this

    Hi, I just discovered your website via google. Your viewpoint is truly applicable to my life currently, and I’m really happy I discovered your website.

     
  15. ghd lisseur pro

    I generally consent with your opinions. We all benefit from this good post. This website is excellent. I have acquired a lot of things from here. Thank you.

     
  16. Sylvia Benton

    So wonderful! Your producing skill is incredible.

     
  17. Har Vokse ingredients

    I didn’t see a hyperlink anyplace but do you sell ad space? I’ve several blogs in the exact same niche and I’d like to add my banner somwhere in your blog.

     
  18. strona www

    Really appreciate you sharing this post.Really looking forward to read more. Much obliged.

     
  19. Raymond Thein

    of an crash less complicated much more undesirable. Young children should be coached to possess sunglasses accurate earlier given that they will turn out to be familiar with to handle a couple of sun shades if he or she head out. You are not simply protecting their distinct very good eyes, but moreover instructing these that sun glasses are essential. Safeguarding his or her eye can also decrease the chance of vision infections. Even children must be put in the habit associated with decorating sun shades. They search truly adorable and they are also generated for a exclusive

     
  20. fotografia weselna poznan

    Thanks in support of sharing superb information. Your web-site is vastly cool. I am impressed by the info that you have on this site. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this web summon, will get nearer in exchange for further articles.

     
  21. Jeff

    Thank you for sharing superb informations. Your website is so cool. I am impressed by the details that you have on this blog. It reveals how nicely you perceive this subject. Bookmarked this website page, will come back for more articles. You, my pal, ROCK! I found simply the information I already searched all over the place and just could not come across. What a great web site.

     
  22. real estate

    http://chuckpalahniuk.net/users/yat2michea

     
  23. Nathanial Szyszka

    “Plus to attain in truth useful as regards this, here?s much more.When you are questioning why liability additional of these can be real a pressure to satellite TELLY Obstinate in adding up to satellite tv suppliers, it really is because the know-how gives the supplementary abundance when several personage besides may possibly be to view it has the common String as satisfactorily as movement movies, that will primarily underestimate every of them apposite made known in attendance the exacting magnificent bio.Aside starting that, it’s undemanding to as anyway equip your car collected with various supplementary entertainment systems for you to advantageous your buddies can simply assume pleasure in.”

     
  24. http://youtube.com/watch?v=xbL01vfSggg

    I was just seeking this information for a while. After 6 hours of continuous Googleing, finally I got it in your site. I wonder what is the Google’s problem that doesn’t rank this kind of informative websites closer to the top. Usually the top web sites are full of garbage.

     
  25. http://youtube.com/watch?v=xbL01vfSggg

    As a website owner I believe the material here is reallywonderful. I appreciate it for your hard work. You should keep it up forever! Best of luck.

     
  26. wrapped

    prospect however, thereby have lay by way of a display of the business opportunity. I will tell an individual having a straight face that will Arbonne is not an

     
  27. Maynard Lanen

    I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was wondering what all is needed to get setup? I’m assuming having a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very web savvy so I’m not 100% sure. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

     

Add a Comment