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Willie Ponder

WR

A 6th-round pick (199th overall) in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Southeast Missouri State; Tulsa; Coffeyville CC, Willie Ponder has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2006 with LAR, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons. His air-yards share stands out most — the 86th percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'0", 204#

College

Southeast Missouri State; Tulsa; Coffeyville CC

Draft

Rd 6, 199th overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2006

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
40.1

13th percentile among WRs · limited sample

12 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14-0.01
Hands×0.1-0.01
Volume×0.12-0.15
Total EPA×0.22-0.93
EPA/target×0.3-0.01
Yards/target×0.12-0.01

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size46▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability55▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share14▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share86▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency51▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume48▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006SEA40.112
2005NYG35.5104
2004NYG35.311-413
2003NYG39.54735

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Willie Ponder has played in 37 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2003–2005), SEA (2006).

As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with NYG: 35 yards and 0 touchdowns in 4 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DET—34.9
Week 2ARI—43
Week 3NYG—35.7
Week 4CHI—36.1
Week 6LAR—35.8
Week 7MIN—35.9
Week 11CAR—37.1
Week 13ARI—38.2
Week 14CHI—35.9
Week 15LV—37.2
Week 16WAS—37.7
Week 17MIN—36.7

Willie Ponder — common questions

What position does Willie Ponder play?
Willie Ponder is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Willie Ponder played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Willie Ponder has played for NYG (2003–2005), SEA (2006).
Where did Willie Ponder go to college?
Willie Ponder played college football at Southeast Missouri State; Tulsa; Coffeyville CC.
When was Willie Ponder drafted?
Willie Ponder was selected in round 6, 199th overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Willie Ponder scored?
Willie Ponder has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Willie Ponder's ScoutIndex Rating?
Willie Ponder rated 40.1 for 2006, the 13th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2003