Willie Ponder was drafted No. 199 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft out of Southeast Missouri State. 38 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #199
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2003
- NFL games
- 38
- Career AV
- 24th at Southeast Missouri State
The pick
How Willie Ponder came off the board in 2003.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- Measurables
- 205 lbs
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Career approximate value
- 24th among Southeast Missouri State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2100% of career value
- Final season
- 20063 years after the draft
Around pick 199
Who came off the board on either side of Willie Ponder.
Notre Dame
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
Wisconsin
Texas Tech
Other WR picks from Southeast Missouri State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Willie Ponder in the 2003 NFL Draft
Willie Ponder is a Wide receiver out of Southeast Missouri State selected No. 199 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Southeast Missouri State has produced 9 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Willie Ponder drafted?
Willie Ponder was selected No. 199 overall by the New York Giants in the 2003 NFL Draft (Rd 6, Pick 26). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/willie-ponder.
What college did Willie Ponder play for?
Willie Ponder played college football at Southeast Missouri State in the OVC-Big South. See every Southeast Missouri State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/southeast-missouri-state-redhawks.
How did Willie Ponder's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 2 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2003/willie-ponder.