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Football's Future
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David Pollack DE Georgia 6’3 276
David Pollack has been one of the high profile defenders in college football over the past two years, after having a breakout sophomore season for the Bulldogs. As a sophomore, he put up ridiculous numbers for a DE with 102 tackles, 23.5 of them for loss, and 14 sacks. His numbers dipped as he received more attention as a junior, and he ended up with 92 tackles, 13.5 for loss, and 7.5 sacks. He finished off his college career with 48 tackles, 14.5 for loss, and 9.5 sacks. He twice won the Coffee County Hustle Award given to the player who displays the most hustle during spring practice. For his senior season, Pollack won the Lomardi award, given to the nation’s top lineman, and the Bednarik award, given to the nation’s top defender.
Pollack is just a great football player. He has a knack for making plays, and just knows how to get to the football. His instincts are second to none. He is tough and will not back down from anyone. He excels at attacking up field and getting after the passer. Pollack is a hard worker, and you will not find a better person off the field.
David Pollack was a great college football player, but I don’t expect him to have the same type of playmaking ability at the NFL level. His toughness and instincts should make him a solid football player, though. He should be one of the safer picks in the draft, but because he lacks the huge upside, he probably won’t get drafted as high as his production in college suggests. I think Pollack’s draft stock is about that of where Jason Babin went last year. If he doesn’t pack on some weight, he projects best as a 3-4 OLB, and a team picking in the 20’s could snatch him up at that point.
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