David Ponder
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Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||
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Date of birth: | June 27, 1962 | ||||
Place of birth: | Washington, North Carolina | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
Weight: | 248 lb (112 kg) | ||||
Career information | |||||
High school: | Cairo (GA) | ||||
College: | Florida State | ||||
Undrafted: | 1984 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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David Earl Ponder (born June 27, 1962) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida State University.
Early years
Ponder attended Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia. He accepted a scholarship from Florida State University where he was a two-year starter at nose guard and defensive tackle for the Seminoles. In 1982, he was moved from defensive tackle to nose guard to replace an injured Lennie Chavers.[1] The next year he was moved back to defensive tackle.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Ponder was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Dallas Cowboys after the 1984 NFL Draft. He played defensive tackle and was waived on August 27, 1984.[2]
In 1986, he was re-signed and appeared in 4 games. He was released on October 26.
Los Angeles Raiders
On November 21, 1985, he was signed by the Los Angeles Raiders.[3] He was released two days later on November 23.[4]
Buffalo Bills
On May 6, 1986, he signed as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills to play nose guard.[5] He was cut on August 17.[6]
Calgary Stampeders
In 1986, he signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was released on October 19.[7]
Personal life
His son Christian played quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings in the National Football League.
References
- ↑ "Bowden Credits New 'Flex' Defense For Cincy Victory". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
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- ↑ "Names in Sports". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
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- ↑ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2016.