Daniel Polk (born May 19, 1985, in Dallas, Texas) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008[1] but was cut by the team on August 25, 2008.[2] He played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs.[3] He was also featured on HBO's television program Hard Knocks as the last player cut from the team. Polk was a First-team Daktronics All-American QB. He was the only player in D-II to pass for over 2,000 yards and run for 1,000 yards. Polk holds numerous records at Midwestern State University. Polk was picked up by NFL team New Orleans Saints, but refused the offer.
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Born: | Dallas, Texas | May 19, 1985
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) |
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College: | Midwestern State |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Undrafted: | 2008 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
References
edit- ^ Archer, Todd (May 8, 2008). "Dallas Cowboys wonder: Is there a receiver in the house?". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 23, 2010.
- ^ Associated Press (August 25, 2008). "Cowboys trim roster to 75". Texas Cable News. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved October 23, 2010.
- ^ "Midwestern's Polk blitzes Adams State". Denver Post. August 26, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2010.