Tyrone Poole

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Tyrone Poole
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Poole in 2018
No. 38, 37
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1972-02-03) February 3, 1972 (age 51)
LaGrange, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school: LaGrange
College: Fort Valley State
NFL Draft: 1995  / Round: 1 / Pick: 22
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Tackles:482
Interceptions:18
Sacks:6
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Tyrone Poole (born February 3, 1972) is an American former professional football player who played 13 seasons as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fort Valley State Wildats. He was selected by the Carolina Panthers 22nd overall of the 1995 NFL Draft.

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Poole has also played for Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans. He earned Super Bowl rings with the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXVIII and Super Bowl XXXIX.

Early years

Poole graduated from LaGrange High School, where he lettered in both football and track.

College career

Poole was as a four-year starter at Fort Valley State University and became the first player from that school to ever be selected in the first round of the NFL draft. His career numbers included 41 starts in 42 games with 17 interceptions (262 yards) and 70 punt returns for 934 yards (13.3 avg). Poole also set the school record for the 200-meter dash and finished second in the national finals.

He majored in business.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
(1.74 m)		185 lb
(84 kg)		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.53 s1.61 s2.63 s3.90 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1]

Carolina Panthers

Poole was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft out of Fort Valley State University. [2] He was the second draft choice in Panthers history behind Kerry Collins. He spent three years anchoring the Panthers' secondary.

Indianapolis Colts

Poole was traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 1998 in exchange for a second-round selection in the 1999 NFL draft. He played three years for the Colts, starting almost every game.

First stint with Broncos

Poole signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent before the 2001 season, however, he spent the entire 2001 NFL season on the reserve squad. He returned to full-time play for the 2002 season.

New England Patriots

Poole signed with the New England Patriots before the 2003 NFL season. Poole was a starting cornerback for the Patriots defense that led them to a 14–2 record and a victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII over the Carolina Panthers.

Poole started the 2004 season again as a starting cornerback, but injured his knee in a Week 6 matchup with Seattle. Poole returned briefly for a few snaps near the end of a Week 14 game against Cincinnati, but was shut down after this and did not play again for the rest of the season. Still, the Patriots went on to win Super Bowl XXXIX, giving Poole his second Super Bowl ring, even though Poole did not play in the game due to his knee injury.

For the 2005 season, Poole once again began the season as a starting cornerback. However, after playing against Oakland in Week 1, he injured his ankle and would not play again all season. The Patriots were eliminated in the divisional round and Poole parted ways with New England.

Oakland Raiders

Poole signed with the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 offseason where he saw action as a reserve player. He was released after the 2006 season.

Houston Texans

Poole was signed by the Houston Texans during the 2007 preseason. However, he was released by the team during final cuts.

Second stint with Broncos

Poole signed with the Denver Broncos on August 13, 2008, but was released on August 30.

Tennessee Titans

Poole was signed by the Tennessee Titans on November 22, 2008 after cornerbacks Reynaldo Hill and Eric King were placed on injured reserve.

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
1995 CAR 1613685992.0-2804-3000
1996 CAR 15156857110.0-135035-0100
1997 CAR 1616524841.0-2000-13110
1998 IND 1515615290.0-1000-0000
1999 IND 1514393361.02385038150000
2000 IND 15124938110.02110181180
2002 DEN 1645444101.020000100000
2003 NWE 16166047130.00681044213000
2004 NWE 54141310.0012102131000
2005 NWE 111100.00000000000
2006 OAK 122151411.00100040000
2008 TEN 205320.00000000000
144112486409776.06182310446195190

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
1996 CAR 22121110.0-000000000
1999 IND 111100.00000010000
2000 IND 100000.00000000000
2003 NWE 3312840.00000010100
76252050.00000020100

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References

  1. ↑ "Tyrone Poole, Combine Results, CB - Fort Valley State (GA)". nflcombineresults.com. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
  2. ↑ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
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