Brian Poole (American football)

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.[1]

Brian Poole
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Poole (No. 34) with the Falcons in 2016
Personal information
Born: (1992-10-20) October 20, 1992
Bradenton, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High school:Southeast (Bradenton, Florida)
College:Florida
Position:Cornerback
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

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.[2]

College career

Poole played college football for the Gators from 2012–2015. In the 2012 season, he recorded three total tackles.[3] In the 2013 season, he recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and three passes defended.[4] In the 2014 season, he recorded 45 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[5] In the 2015 season, he recorded 40 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, .5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery.[6]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad 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 s1.54 s2.57 s4.43 s7.14 s29 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)
All values from Florida Gator's Pro Day[7]

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.[8][9][10] 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.[1]

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.[11] He was named the third cornerback on the depth chart, behind Desmond Trufant and Robert Alford, and was also given nickel coverage duties.[12][13]

He had his first career interception in Week 16 against the Carolina Panthers on quarterback Cam Newton.[14] He played in all 16 games with nine starts as a rookie, recording 59 tackles, 10 passes defended, and one interception.[15][16] 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.[17][18]

In 2017, Poole played in 15 games with three starts as the Falcons' No. 3 cornerback, recording 63 tackles and four passes defended.[19]

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.[20]

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] In the 2019 season, he appeared in 14 games and started ten. He recorded 59 total tackles, one interception, five passes defensed, and one forced fumble.[23]

On March 21, 2020, Poole re-signed with the Jets.[24] He was placed on injured reserve on November 17, 2020, after suffering shoulder and knee injuries in Week 9.[25] In the 2020 season, Poole appeared in nine games and started seven. He recorded one sack, 44 total tackles, two interceptions, and seven passes defended.[26]

New Orleans Saints

On July 25, 2021, Poole signed a one-year contract with the New Orleans Saints.[27] He was placed on injured reserve on August 24, 2021.[28] He was released on October 12.[29]

New England Patriots

On October 27, 2021, Poole was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[30] He was released on November 9.[31]

Indianapolis Colts

On November 22, 2021, Poole was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[32]

References
  1. Dell, Alan (May 2, 2016). "Bradenton's Brian Poole signs with Atlanta Falcons after getting passed over in NFL draft". Bradenton.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  2. "Brian Poole, Atlanta Falcons, Cornerback". 247Sports. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  3. "Brian Poole 2012 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  4. "Brian Poole 2013 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  5. "Brian Poole 2014 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  6. "Brian Poole 2015 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  7. "NFL Draft Profile: Brian Poole". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  8. Ryan, Kevin (May 1, 2016). "Brian Poole signs NFL free agent contract". 247sports.com. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  9. "Falcons Agree to Terms with 22 CFAs". AtlantaFalcons.com. May 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 7, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  10. "Spotrac.com: Brian Poole contract". spotrac.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  11. "Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons depth chart: 07/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  12. "Ourlads.com: Atlanta Falcons depth chart: 10/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  13. Ledbetter, D. Orlando (September 3, 2016). "A quick look at the Falcon's 53-man depth chart". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 15, 2018.
  14. "Atlanta Falcons at Carolina Panthers - December 24th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  15. "Brian Poole 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  16. "Brian Poole Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
  17. "Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots vs. Atlanta Falcons - February 5th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  18. Chadiha, Jeffri (February 5, 2017). "Falcons' historic collapse leads to Patriots' fifth Super Bowl win". NFL.com. Retrieved August 6, 2017.
  19. "Brian Poole 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  20. "Brian Poole 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  21. Allen, Eric (March 15, 2019). "CB Brian Poole Latest to Sign with Jets". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  22. "Darnold leads Jets to third straight win, 34-3 over Raiders". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 24, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  23. "Brian Poole 2019 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  24. Lange, Randy (March 21, 2020). "Cornerback Brian Poole Re-Signs with Jets". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  25. Greenberg, Ethan (November 17, 2020). "Jets Place CB Brian Poole on Injured Reserve, Release CB Pierre Desir". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  26. "Brian Poole 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  27. Sigler, John (July 25, 2021). "Report: Saints to sign veteran defensive back Brian Poole". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  28. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 24, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  29. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. October 12, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  30. "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. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  31. D'Abate, Mike (November 10, 2021). "Patriots Activate Jarrett Stidham, Release CB Brian Poole from Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  32. "Colts Sign Anthony Chesley, Brian Poole To Practice Squad, Release BoPete Keyes From Practice Squad". Colts.com. November 22, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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