Christian Ponder was drafted No. 12 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 12 · #12 overall
Christian Ponder Florida State Draft
Christian Ponder was drafted No. 12 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #12
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 38
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2275th at Florida State
The pick
How Christian Ponder came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Quarterback QB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 229 lbs
- Hometown
- Colleyville, TX
- Pre-draft board
- No. 45 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 38
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2275th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 22100% of career value
- Final season
- 20143 years after the draft
Around pick 12
Who came off the board on either side of Christian Ponder.
Missouri
Wisconsin · 5× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Auburn
North Carolina · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Florida State in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other QB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · 2× Pro Bowl
#1
Jameis Winston
QB · TB · 2015
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
#130
Danny Kanell
QB · NYG · 1996
Florida State
#16
EJ Manuel
QB · BUF · 2013
Florida State
#106
Chris Weinke
QB · CAR · 2001
Florida State
#63
Peter Tom Willis
QB · CHI · 1990
Florida State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Christian Ponder in the 2011 NFL Draft
Christian Ponder is a Quarterback out of Florida State selected No. 12 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft. 38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Christian Ponder drafted?
Christian Ponder was selected No. 12 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 12). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/christian-ponder.
What college did Christian Ponder play for?
Christian Ponder played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Christian Ponder's NFL career turn out?
38 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/christian-ponder.