Christopher Newport University

2018 - Junior - Saw action in the first four games of the season during his third year with the Captains … Made a tackle on kickoff coverage during the squad’s victory at Hampden-Sydney on September 8 … Also appeared in conference wins over Southern Virginia on September 1 and Rowan on September 29.

2017 - Sophomore - Appeared in eight games during his second year at CNU … Contributed three tackles, including a pair in the opener against Southern Virginia … Also added a stop against William Paterson … Returned a punt for a two-yard gain against SVU as well.

2016 - Freshman - Flashed his versatility as a kicker and reserve member of the defensive backfield … Registered a tackle at Rowan on October 1 … Connected on both of his extra-point attempts during the season after making successful conversions at William Paterson on November 5 and against Southern Virginia on November 12 … Kicked off six times during the year, including a season-best 57.7-yard average on three boots at Hampden-Sydney on September 10.

At Salem - Played both cornerback all four years while also serving as a wide receiver for three ... Won state championship as a senior and reached the semifinals as a junior ... Also picked up two region championships as a freshman and sophomore ... Earned All-District, All-Region, and All-State honors in 2015-16 ... Also a member of the track & field team, capturing All-District honors in the 110 hurdles ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal - Daniel Joseph Ponton is the son of Daisy Medina ... Has an older sister, Andrea Sowers ... Former teammate Collin Banks is his favorite athlete ... Majoring in communications.