Dominiq Ponder, a quarterback for the University of Colorado and former Georgia Tech player, died early Sunday morning following a vehicle crash. He was 23 years old.
Ponder was a junior entering his third season with the Buffaloes. A versatile athlete, he arrived in Boulder after previous stints at Bethune-Cookman and Georgia Tech.
University officials and the coaching staff released the following statement:
“The entire CU Athletics family is devastated at the tragic passing of Dominiq Ponder,” said Director of Athletics Fernando Lovo. “He epitomized the values of passion, enthusiasm, leadership, toughness, and intelligence that were revered by his teammates and coaches alike. Our hearts go out to his family and all of his teammates during this difficult time.”
