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.

Daniel Polk
Personal information
Born: (1985-05-19) May 19, 1985 (age 39)
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:202 lb (92 kg)
Career information
College:Midwestern State
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2008
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

References

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  1. ^ Archer, Todd (May 8, 2008). "Dallas Cowboys wonder: Is there a receiver in the house?". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved October 23, 2010.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Midwestern's Polk blitzes Adams State". Denver Post. August 26, 2007. Retrieved October 23, 2010.