- David Pollack
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See also: David Pollack (politician) and David Pollock (disambiguation)
David Pollack Position(s)
LinebackerJersey #(s)
99Born June 19, 1982
New Brunswick, New JerseyCareer information Year(s) 2005–2008 NFL Draft 2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 College Georgia Professional teams Career stats Tackles 29 Sacks 4.5 Interceptions 0 Stats at NFL.com Career highlights and awards - 2004 Chuck Bednarik Award Winner
- 2004 Lott Trophy Winner
- 2004 Lombardi Award Winner
- 2* Ted Hendricks Award Winner (2003, 2004)
- 2* All-American (2002 & 2004)
- Led Cincinnati Bengals in sack/game (2005)
David M. Pollack (born June 19, 1982 in New Brunswick, New Jersey), is a former American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted 17th overall by the Bengals in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
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High school years
David Pollack attended Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia, and was a star in football, basketball and wrestling. In football, as a senior, he was a Class 5A All-State selection and the Atlanta Touchdown Club named him the Defensive Lineman of the Year.
College career
Pollack played with the University of Georgia and was a roommate of NFL quarterback David Greene.
He became only the second 3-time All-American in school history (2002, 2003, 2004), next to Heisman winner Herschel Walker. In addition to his All-American honors, Pollack received the:
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- 2002 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Award,
- 2004 Southeastern Conference Defensive Player of the Year Award,
- 2004 Chuck Bednarik Award: given annually to the top collegiate defensive player,
- 2003 and 2004 Ted Hendricks Award: given annually to the top collegiate defensive end,
- 2004 Lombardi Award: given annually to the top defensive or offensive collegiate lineman who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi, and
- 2004 Lott Trophy: given annually to a defensive player exemplifying integrity, maturity, performance, academics, community, and tenacity.
His signature play came during the second game of the 2002 season. Pollack batted down a pass from South Carolina quarterback Corey Jenkins in the South Carolina end zone and managed to catch the ball in the end zone before it hit the ground; Pollack was credited with a 0-yard interception return for a touchdown. Pollack ended his college career with 36 sacks, a University of Georgia all-time record.[1]
He earned a bachelor's degree in History.
Professional career
Pre-draft measureables
Pre-draft measureables Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP 6 ft 2 in 265 lb 4.75 s 1.67 s 2.71 s 3.94 s 6.87 s 37 in 10 ft 0 in 25 rep All values from NFL Combine.[2] Injury
In the Bengals' September 17, 2006 game against in-state rival Cleveland Browns, Pollack suffered what was later determined to be a broken sixth cervical vertebrae on a first quarter tackle on running back Reuben Droughns. He reportedly suffered no paralysis, but was taken off the field on a stretcher and underwent surgery and was forced to wear a halo brace for three months. Pollack's injury was determined to be a possible career-ending one. However, on January 7, 2007, ESPN reported that Pollack would be able to resume his career as long as the rehabilitation process went as planned. On July 11, 2007, it was announced that Pollack would not play at all during the 2007 season as his recovery continued.[3] On April 22, 2008 Cincinnati Bengals Head Coach Marvin Lewis announced that Pollack was "not completely comfortable where he [was] medically" and that he would retire.[4]
Career after football
Pollack's new company, FanBan, manufactures sports banners that feature sports photographs and college football team logos. FanBan events have raised $4,321 for the YMCA scholarships that help underprivileged kids participate in YMCA programs as of February 10, 2008.[5]
On September 9, 2008, Pollack began a new career as an afternoon sports talk host on Atlanta's 790 The Zone. Also in 2008, Pollack began studio work for CBS's college football coverage. He is also a college football analyst for ESPNU. Starting in the Fall 2011, he will be a part of ESPN's College Gameday and a host on the Palmer and Pollack show, which is 2.5 hours long.
Personal life
He is married to Lindsey Pollack. His family resides in Georgia. They had a baby (Nicholas) in August 2008.
References
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "David Pollack". NFL Draft Scout.com. March 25, 2009. http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=54750&draftyear=2005&genpos=DE. Retrieved April 16, 2009.
- ^ Hobson, Geoff (2011-08-25). "News - Thurman still waiting; Pollack out for '07 - Cincinnati Bengals". Bengals.com. http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=6121. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
- ^ Cincinnati Enquirer - Pollack expected to retire[dead link]
- ^ "Former Dogs boost YMCA scholarships (Athens Banner-Herald)". Onlineathens.com. 2008-02-09. http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/021008/business_briefs.shtml. Retrieved 2011-08-30.
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Categories:- 1982 births
- American football linebackers
- Cincinnati Bengals players
- Georgia Bulldogs football players
- Living people
- People from New Brunswick, New Jersey
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