Education
Norwich University.
college athlete International Student
Norwich University.
Ding is a native of Qingdao, China. Dean College
After his arrival in the United States, Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts was the first team that Ding represented before moving onto Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Norwich University
In 2011, while still a student at Norwich University, Ding was named a finalist for the Fred Mitchell Award.
At Norwich, Ding attempted sixteen field goals, making thirteen, with the longest distance to goal measured at 51 yards (47 m).
Ding was also active as a defensive player, recording nineteen tackles, six tackles for loss and three sacks. NFL Combine
He was scouted during the NFL Regional Combine in New York City, as well as the NFL Super Regional Combine in Detroit.
He later went on to go undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft. Jacksonville Jaguars
In May 2012, Ding was invited to a tryout at rookie mini-camp for the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with twenty-six others
Ding stated that he just wants to show the NFL that he has the ability to kick at that level
The Jaguars did not sign Ding to a contract.
He was originally a member of the IFAF/United States of America Football International Student Program, before entering college football after his arrival in the United States in 2007.