Tyrone Poole
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| Free Agent — No. N/A | |
| Cornerback | |
| Date of birth: February 3, 1972 | |
| Place of birth: LaGrange, Georgia | |
| Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | Weight: 190 lb (86 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1995 for the Carolina Panthers | |
| Career history | |
| College: Fort Valley State | |
| NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 1 / Pick: 22 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Tyrone Poole (born February 3, 1972 in La Grange, Georgia), is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Fort Valley State.
[edit] College career
Was 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.) … Scored four touchdowns via interception returns and two on punt returns … As a senior, he recorded four interceptions, 19 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three blocked kicks … Poole also set the school record for the 200-meter dash and finished second in the national finals.
He majored in business.
[edit] Professional career
Poole was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round (22nd overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft out of Fort Valley State University (He was the 2nd draft choice in Panthers history). He spent three years anchoring the Panthers' secondary before being traded to the Indianapolis Colts in 1998. He played three years for the Colts, starting almost every game, before signing with the Denver Broncos as a free agent. However, he spent the entire 2001 NFL season on the reserve squad. He returned to full-time play for 2002, but left Denver and signed with New England before the 2003 NFL season. Poole was part of the dominating Patriots defense that led them to victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII over the Carolina Panthers. He started the 2004 season before being placed on injured reserve. He signed with the Oakland Raiders in the 2006 offseason where he saw action as a reserve player. He was released after the 2006 season and signed by the Houston Texans during the 2007 preseason. However, he was released by the team during final cuts.
[edit] Personal
Poole graduated from LaGrange High School, where he lettered in both football and track. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children, Tyra and Nakai and reside in Atlanta, Georgia.
In his rookie campaign with Carolina, Poole was named to the All-Madden team, as well as several All-Rookie teams.
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