Bumper Pool (American football) explained

Bumper Pool
Current Team:Michigan Panthers
Number:47
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:28 September 1999
Birth Place:Lucas, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:232
High School:Lovejoy (Lucas, Texas)
College:Arkansas (2018–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:PoolBu00

Bumper James Morris Pool (born James Morris Pool; September 28, 1999) is an American football linebacker for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Arkansas and he is the school's leader in all-time tackles with 441.

High school career

Pool attended Lovejoy High School in Lucas, Texas. After a performance that included 19 tackles and three tackles for loss, Pool was named the Defensive player of the week by The Dallas Morning News.[1] A four-star recruit, Pool had offers from Arkansas, Michigan, and Alabama.[2] Pool committed to play college football at the University of Arkansas.[3]

College career

In Pool's first career game, as a freshman in 2018, he contributed with six tackles and a fumble return.[4] In his freshman season, Pool played in ten games totaling 29 tackles.[5] As a sophomore in 2019, Pool amassed 94 tackles including 6.5 tackles for loss.[6] The following season, Pool was named to the Second team All-SEC.[7] In a shortened ten-game season, Pool recorded 101 total tackles.[8] He averaged 11.2 tackles per game finishing second in the SEC. In 2021, Pool once again was named to the Second team All-SEC, tallying 125 tackles.[9] Pool decided to return for a fifth year at Arkansas, using the year of eligibility granted from the COVID-19 shortened season.[10] Entering the season, Pool was named to the Butkus Award watch list.[11] Pool was also named to the Phil Steele preseason First team All-SEC and Second team All-American teams.[12] [13] Pool was named the 39th best player in the upcoming college football season by ESPN.[14] In his final season, Pool totaled 92 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks, while being named to the Second team All-SEC for the third consecutive season.[15] With 441 career tackles, Pool became the school's all-time leading tackler, surpassing Tony Bua's previous record of 408.[16]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Pool was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on May 12, 2023.[17] He was waived by the Panthers on August 26.[18]

Michigan Panthers

On May 22, 2024, Pool signed with the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL).[19]

Personal life

When Pool was 16, he legally changed his name to Bumper James Morris Pool.[20] [21] [22] The name Bumper originated from his father's love for bumper pool as a child.[23]

Pool appeared in a question of a 2018 episode of Jeopardy!.[24]

References

  1. Web site: Walker . Rhiannon . October 12, 2015 . Defensive player of the week (10/12): Lovejoy's Bumper Pool . August 12, 2022 . The Dallas Morning News . en.
  2. Web site: March 7, 2017 . Arkansas commit Bumper Pool is the clubhouse leader for best name in the football class of 2018 . August 12, 2022 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US.
  3. Web site: Rivals.com – 2018 4-Star Bumper Pool makes commitment to Arkansas . August 12, 2022 . n.rivals.com.
  4. Web site: September 5, 2018 . Arkansas football: Yes, the name is awesome. But LB Bumper Pool can play, too . August 13, 2022 . Saturday Down South . en-US.
  5. Web site: How Arkansas' true freshmen fared in 2018 . August 13, 2022 . HawgSports.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: April 27, 2020 . Bumper Pool Feels Arkansas Taking Advantage of Virtual Meetings, Time Learning Defense . August 14, 2022 . KARK . en-US.
  7. Web site: 2020 SEC Football Awards, All-SEC Team Announced . August 14, 2022 . www.secsports.com.
  8. Web site: Kelly . Nick . Why Arkansas' Bumper Pool is Alabama football's most interesting opponent for Week 11 . August 14, 2022 . The Tuscaloosa News . en-US.
  9. Web site: Bumper Pool listed on Butkus Award Watchlist . August 14, 2022 . sports.yahoo.com . en-US.
  10. Web site: January 7, 2022 . Bumper Pool to return to Arkansas for 2022 season . August 14, 2022 . 5newsonline.com . en-US.
  11. Web site: July 25, 2022 . Pool Named to Butkus Award Watch List . August 14, 2022 . 5newsonline.com . en-US.
  12. Web site: July 22, 2022 . Four Hogs Tabbed to Preseason All-SEC Team; Razorbacks Picked to Finish Third in West . August 14, 2022 . Arkansas Razorbacks . en-US.
  13. Web site: June 16, 2022 . Phil Steele releases 2022 preseason All-American defensive teams . August 14, 2022 . On3 . en.
  14. Web site: August 17, 2022 . College football's top 100 players for 2022: Will Anderson Jr., Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud and more . August 18, 2022 . ESPN.com . en.
  15. Web site: December 6, 2022 . Six Hogs Named to Coaches All-SEC Team . December 29, 2022 . Arkansas Razorbacks . en-US.
  16. Web site: October 8, 2022 . Bumper Pool sets all-time Arkansas tackles record . December 29, 2022 . thv11.com . en-US.
  17. Web site: Gantt, Darin . April 29, 2023 . Panthers agree to terms with undrafted rookies . Panthers.com.
  18. Web site: Gantt, Darin . August 26, 2023 . Panthers waive 11 players Saturday . Panthers.com.
  19. Web site: Editor . UFLBoard . 2024-05-23 . UFL Player Transactions, May 22, 2024 . 2024-05-23 . UFLBoard.com . en-US.
  20. Web site: Sayles . Damon . The Best Name in College Football Recruiting: Meet 2018 LB Bumper Pool . August 12, 2022 . Bleacher Report . en.
  21. News: Holt . Bob . July 15, 2018 . The Story behind Bumper . Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
  22. Web site: Kaye . Mike . How a Panthers rookie got his unusual name and became Arkansas Razorbacks’ top tackler .
  23. Web site: Bicks . Emily . September 28, 2019 . Is Bumper Pool the Arkansas Razorbacks LB Real Name? . August 14, 2022 . Heavy.com . en-US.
  24. Web site: November 6, 2018 . WATCH: Arkansas freshman LB Bumper Pool appears in answer on 'Jeopardy' . August 12, 2022 . Saturday Down South . en-US.

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