David Ponder
David Earl Ponder is an American former professional football player who was a defensive tackle in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.
Early years
Ponder attended Cairo High School in Cairo, Georgia. He received All-state honors as a senior. He accepted a football scholarship from Florida State University where he was a two-year starter at nose guard and defensive tackle for the Seminoles.As a junior in 1982, he was moved from defensive tackle to nose guard to replace an injured Lennie Chavers. As a senior in 1983, he was moved back to defensive tackle and registered 5 sacks.
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.In 1985, Ponder was re-signed and appeared in four games. On October 26, he was released to make room to activate defensive tackle Don Smerek.