Sportscaster Samantha Ponder has been in the news after she was reportedly fired from ESPN. Ponder is widely known as the host of Sunday NFL Countdown. While fans know a lot about her professional ventures on television, little is known about her personal life, which has drawn much intrigue.
So, who is Samantha Ponder’s husband? What is his age and job? Here is everything you need to know.
Who is Samantha Ponder married to?
Samantha Ponder is married to Christian Ponder.
In 2012, Samantha (then Samantha Steele) and Christian began dating via an interaction on X (formerly Twitter). After two months of dating, they got married that same year. The following year, they had a proper wedding ceremony. The couple has three kids.
What is Christian Ponder’s age and job?
Christian Ponder, 36, is a former NFL quarterback.
Ponder was born on February 25, 1988, in Dallas, Texas. He began his football career as a quarterback for Florida State during his college days. The Minnesota Vikings selected Ponder in the 2011 NFL Draft and he went on to play for four seasons. During his time with the Vikings, he faced several ups and downs due to numerous injuries and inconsistent games.
In March 2015, he joined the Oakland Raiders and later signed for the Denver Broncos. In 2016, Ponder played for the San Francisco 49ers. He attempted a comeback to play under the tutelage of Brian Gottlieb, but he did not sign with another team after San Francisco. He announced his retirement in 2016 after playing 38 games. Across his NFL career, Ponder has accumulated 6,658 passing yards and scored 38 touchdowns.
