Ja'Lynn Polk explained

Ja'Lynn Polk
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:1
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:April 11, 2002
Birth Place:Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lb:203
High School:Lufkin (Lufkin)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:2
Draftpick:37
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Pfr:P/PolkJa00

Ja'Lynn Polk (born April 11, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas Tech and Washington, finishing as the runner-up with the latter in the 2024 national championship. Polk was drafted 37th overall in the 2024 NFL draft by the Patriots.

Early life

Polk attended Lufkin High School in Lufkin, Texas.[1] During his career, he had 131 receptions for 2,412 yards and 24 touchdowns. He committed to Texas Tech University to play college football.[2]

College career

Polk played at Texas Tech for one season in 2020, starting seven of 10 games, recording 28 receptions for 264 yards and two touchdowns. In 2021, he transferred to the University of Washington.[3] [4] He played in only three games with two starts his first year at Washington due to injury and finished with five receptions for 114 yards and a touchdown.[5] Polk spent 2022 as the team's third receiver behind Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan.[6] He finished the year with 41 receptions for 694 yards and six touchdowns. He returned to Washington in 2023.[7] After the 2024 CFP National Championship, Polk declared for the NFL Draft.[8]

Professional career

Polk was selected by the New England Patriots with the 37th overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft.[9] On June 13, 2024, Polk signed his four-year rookie contract worth $9.7 million, with a $3.87 million signing bonus.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dawson . Dudley E. . April 7, 2019 . Polk and parents felt official love for Arkansas . September 24, 2023 . WholeHogSports.
  2. Web site: Williams . Don . June 22, 2019 . Four skill-position players commit to Tech . September 24, 2023 . LubbockOnline.com.
  3. Web site: Kirschman . Lauren . February 3, 2021 . UW Huskies add Texas Tech transfer WR Ja'Lynn Polk . September 24, 2023 . The News Tribune.
  4. Web site: Vorel . Mike . February 8, 2021 . Why Texas Tech transfer WR Ja’Lynn Polk decided to reunite with high school teammate Caleb Berry at Washington . May 21, 2024 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  5. Web site: Vorel . Mike . April 22, 2022 . After recovering from a dislocated clavicle, UW WR Ja’Lynn Polk wants to make a more lasting impression . May 21, 2024 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  6. Web site: Vorel . Mike . September 22, 2022 . How 6 a.m. study sessions prepared UW's Ja'Lynn Polk for his breakout start . May 21, 2024 . The Seattle Times . en-US.
  7. Web site: Kamrani . Christopher . September 15, 2023 . Washington's star wide receivers enjoying 'once-in-a-lifetime experience' . May 21, 2024 . The New York Times . en-US.
  8. Web site: Kasabian . Paul . January 9, 2024 . Washington WR Ja'Lynn Polk Declares for 2024 NFL Draft After CFP Title Game Loss . January 10, 2024 . Bleacher Report . en.
  9. Web site: Katson . Alex . April 26, 2024 . New England Patriots draft WR Ja'Lynn Polk at No. 37 overall . May 21, 2024 . Huskies Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  10. Web site: Thomas . Oliver . 2024-06-13 . Ja’Lynn Polk signs rookie contract with Patriots, completing 2024 draft class . 2024-06-14 . Pats Pulpit . en.

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