David M. Pollack
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| David Pollack | |
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| Date of birth | June 19, 1982 |
| Place of birth | New Brunswick, New Jersey |
| Position(s) | Linebacker |
| College | Georgia |
| NFL Draft | 2005 / Round 1/ Pick 17 |
| Awards | 2004 Chuck Bednarik Award 2004 Lott Trophy 2004 Lombardi Award 2004 Ted Hendricks Award 2003 Ted Hendricks Award |
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| Team(s) | |
| 2005-2007 | Cincinnati Bengals |
David M. Pollack (June 19, 1982 in New Brunswick, New Jersey) was an American football linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals of the NFL. He was selected with the 17th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Georgia. On August 17, 2005, Pollack signed a 5 year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals worth up to $13 million, with $7.65 million in guaranteed money. Pollack's agents and Bengals management were at a stalemate in negotiations for 19 days, and consequently, Pollack missed all 24 sessions of Bengals training camp. He is married to Lindsey. His family resides in Georgia and New Jersey.
Pollack was injured while playing against the Cleveland Browns on September 17, 2006 where he was taken off the field on a stretcher. He suffered a broken neck and was placed on injured reserve, ending his 2006 season. On December 14, 2006, it was announced that he will undergo surgery and will most likely end his football career. On January 7th, ESPN reported that Pollack would be able to resume his career as long as the rehabilitation process went as planned. The Strong belief is that he will most likely retire, ending his short career playing in the NFL.
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[edit] High school career
David Pollack attended Shiloh High School in Snellville, Georgia, and was a three-sport star in football, basketball and wrestling. In football, he won Class 5A All-State honors as a senior.
[edit] College career
David Pollack played college football at The University of Georgia. He became only the second 3-time All-American in school history. In addition to his All-American honours, Pollack received the:
- 2002 Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Award, the 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 was during a sack of South Carolina quarterback Corey Jenkins, Pollack stripped the ball from his hands while in the endzone and received credit for scoring a touchdown on the strip.
He was roommates with UGA quarterback and childhood friend David Greene who was drafted 85th by the Seattle Seahawks in 2005.
[edit] Civic Contributions
In 2006, David launched the EMPOWER Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that benefits Greater Cincinnati at-risk children, youth and their families by providing educational opportunities and resources needed to excel in the classroom and in life. The Foundation's interactive programs and events are designed to help build a strong foundation through education.
Information about the foundation may be viewed at http://www.davidpollackfoundation.org/
