Christian Ponder
Height: 6’2
Weight: 229
College: Florida State
40 Time: 4.65
Class: Senior
Stock:
Projected: 2nd-3rd Round
Stats
2010 – 183/298, 61.4%, 2044 yards, 6.9 YPA, 20 TD’s, 8 INT’s
2009 – 227/330, 68.8%, 2718 yards, 8.2 YPA, 14 TD’s, 7 INT’s
2008 – 177/318, 55.7%, 2006 yards, 6.3 YPA, 14 TD’s, 13 INT’s
2007 – 8/18, 44.4%, Â 105 yards, 5.8 YPA, Â 1 TD, 2 INT’s
Overview:
Christian Ponder was once seen as a 1st round prospect and deservingly so. He’s a smart QB who has a nice combo of arm strength and accuracy. However, his recent injury trouble has caused his stock to take a hit. He can play in a west coast style offense and succeed as a starter. I don’t think he will be a great NFL QB, but he can be a solid starter for a team once he adjusts to the NFL game.
Scouting Report:
Positives
- 3 year starter, experienced
- Adequate height with good bulk
- Good overall athlete
- Can get out of the pocket and pick up the 1st with his legs
- Accurate in the short to intermediate range
- Very quick release
- Throws have a nice zip
- Adequate arm strength
- Solid footwork in the pocket, need little refinement
- Throws well on the run
- Does a good job of stepping up when he feels pressure
- Tough player
- Great leader
Negatives
- Needs to learn drop back footwork since he mostly played out of shotgun
- Has to do a better job of not staring down receivers
- Doesn’t look down field when he scrambles
- Throws a lot of quick slants and screens in his offense
- Deep balls tend to float
- Pocket presence is poor at times and he holds onto the ball too long
- Huge injury concerns, elbow and shoulder injuries to throwing arm
- Did not look like the same player after returning from injuries
Skills:
1-poor, 2-weak, 3-above average, 4-very good, 5-elite
Arm Strength: 3.0
Accuracy: 3.5
Mobility: 3.5
Decision Making: 3.0
Mechanics: 3.0
Pocket Awareness: 2.5
Intangibles: 4.0
Pro Potential: 3.0
