HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year letterman... saw action at quarterback and wide receiver for head coach Dale Weiner... helped lead the Bears to a combined 38-4 record, three state district titles and a trio of trips to the playoffs - including semifinal berths as a sophomore and junior... played primarily wide receiver as a senior when he hauled in 11 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns... also lettered in baseball where he was an all-state pitcher and catcher last season after going 9-2 from the mound in addition to handling catching duties... off the field, received honorable-mention academic all-state honors and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

PERSONAL: Undecided on a major... born Donald Eugene Ponder, Jr. on Oct. 29, 1989, in Baton Rouge, La...one of three children of Donald Sr. and Suzanne Ponder... father Eugene Sr., played football at Idaho and Louisiana Tech.