He was a standout Harlon Hill Trophy winner in 2000 and 2001 while playing for Valdosta State University and was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2002 by the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL).
At Kentucky, Bonner was the backup quarterback behind eventual #1 overall NFL draft pick Tim Couch during the 1998 season in which the Wildcats ended up in the Outback Bowl after winning seven games.
After head coach Hal Mumme announced that freshman Jared Lorenzen would be the starting quarterback for the 2000 season, Bonner transferred to Valdosta State University.
Bonner enjoyed a stellar career in his two years at Valdosta State, during which he earned both the 2000 and 2001 Harlon Hill Trophies as the top Division II player in the nation.
He was the GSC Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season and accounted for eight touchdowns in a game against Delta State, throwing for six and running for two more scores.
After a successful career on the field Bonner joined the front office of the Horsemen working under Andy Raaker as the General Manager.