Brian Poole (American football)

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Brian Poole
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Poole (No. 34) with the Falcons in 2016
Free agent
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-10-20) October 20, 1992 (age 29)
Bradenton, Florida[1]
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Southeast (Bradenton, Florida)
College:Florida
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:299
Sacks:6.0
Pass deflections:31
Interceptions:7
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:4
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Brian Poole (born October 20, 1992) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida and signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2016.[2]

High school career[]

Poole attended Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida and graduated in 2012. He played for the football team. He was recruited by the University of Florida, where he committed to play under new head coach Will Muschamp.[3]

College career[]

Poole played college football for the Gators from 2012–2015. In the 2012 season, he recorded three total tackles.[4] In the 2013 season, he recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and three passes defended.[5] In the 2014 season, he recorded 45 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[6] In the 2015 season, he recorded 40 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, .5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[7]

Professional career[]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m) 		209 lb
(95 kg) 		31 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.50 s 1.54 s 2.57 s 4.43 s 7.14 s 29 in
(0.74 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Florida Gator's Pro Day[8]

Atlanta Falcons[]

On May 5, 2016, the Atlanta Falcons signed Poole as an undrafted free agent on a three-year, $1.62 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $3,500.[9][10][11] Poole received offers from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Arizona Cardinals. He chose to sign with Atlanta Falcons due to his past relationship with head coach Dan Quinn, who recruited Poole to Florida and was his defensive coordinator there.[12]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against DeMarcus Van Dyke, Akeem King, C. J. Goodwin, David Mims, Devonte Johnson, and Jordan Sefon.[13] He was named the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford, and was also given nickel coverage duties.[14][15]

He had his first career interception in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers on quarterback Cam Newton.[16] He played in all 16 games with nine starts as a rookie, recording 59 tackles, 10 passes defensed, and one interception.[17][18] In the postseason, he played in all three games, starting two, including Super Bowl LI, which the Falcons lost in overtime to the New England Patriots by a score of 34–28. In the Super Bowl, Poole had four total tackles.[19][20]

In 2017, Poole played in 15 games with three starts as the Falcons' No. 3 cornerback, recording 63 tackles and four passes defensed.

In 2018, Poole played in all 16 games with nine starts, he recorded career-highs in both interceptions and sacks, with three in both category.

New York Jets[]

On March 15, 2019, Poole signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the New York Jets.[21] In week 12 against the Oakland Raiders, Poole recorded an interception off a pass thrown by Derek Carr and returned it for a 15 yard touchdown in the 34–3 win.[22]

On March 21, 2020, Poole re-signed with the Jets.[23] He was placed on injured reserve on November 17, 2020 after suffering shoulder and knee injuries in Week 9.[24]

New Orleans Saints[]

On July 25, 2021, Poole signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.[25] He was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2021.[26] He was released on October 12.[27]

New England Patriots[]

On October 27, 2021, Poole was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[28] He was released on November 9.[29]

Indianapolis Colts[]

On November 22, 2021, Poole was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[30]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.nfl.com/player/brianpoole/2556445/profile
  2. ^ Bradenton's Brian Poole signs with Atlanta Falcons after getting passed over in NFL draft
  3. ^ "Brian Poole, Atlanta Falcons, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. ^ "Brian Poole 2012 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. ^ "Brian Poole 2013 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. ^ "Brian Poole 2014 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  7. ^ "Brian Poole 2015 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  8. ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Brian Poole". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  9. ^ Ryan, Kevin. "Brian Poole signs NFL free agent contract". 247 Sports. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  10. ^ "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  11. ^ "Spotrac.com: Brian Poole contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  12. ^ "Bradenton's Brian Poole signs with Atlanta Falcons after getting passed over in NFL draft". Bradenton.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  13. ^ "Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons depth chart: 07/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  14. ^ "Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons depth chart: 10/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  15. ^ Orlando Ledbetter (September 3, 2016). "A quick look at the Falcon's 53-man depth chart". myAJC.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  16. ^ "Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers - December 24th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  17. ^ "Brian Poole 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  18. ^ "Brian Poole Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  19. ^ "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  20. ^ Chadiha, Jeffri. "Falcons' historic collapse leads to Patriots' fifth Super Bowl win". NFL. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  21. ^ Allen, Eric (March 15, 2019). "CB Brian Poole Latest to Sign with Jets". NewYorkJets.com.
  22. ^ "Darnold leads Jets to third straight win, 34-3 over Raiders". www.espn.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  23. ^ Lange, Randy (March 21, 2020). "Cornerback Brian Poole Re-Signs with Jets". NewYorkJets.com.
  24. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (November 17, 2020). "Jets Place CB Brian Poole on Injured Reserve, Release CB Pierre Desir". NewYorkJets.com.
  25. ^ "Report: Saints to sign veteran defensive back Brian Poole". Saints Wire. USA Today. July 25, 2021.
  26. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 24, 2021.
  27. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 12, 2021.
  28. ^ "Patriots sign OL James Ferentz and LB Calvin Munson to the 53-man roster; Sign DB De'Vante Bausby and DB Brian Poole to the practice squad". Patriots.com. October 27, 2021.
  29. ^ "Patriots activate QB Jarrett Stidham to the 53-man roster; Release DB Brian Poole". Patriots.com. November 9, 2021.
  30. ^ "Colts Sign Anthony Chesley, Brian Poole To Practice Squad, Release BoPete Keyes From Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 22, 2021.

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