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DaShon Polk

LB

A 7th-round pick (251st overall) in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Arizona, DaShon Polk has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2006 with HOU, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. His 56.6 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 69th percentile among DEFs — solidly above average.

Size

6'2", 242#

College

Arizona

Draft

Rd 7, 251st overall (2000)

Seasons

2000–2006

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
34.1

14th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.59
Pass rush×0.3-0.56
Ball skills×0.25-0.71
Run defense×0.2-0.73
Availability×0.1-0.93

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2006HOU34.16
2005HOU56.614
2004HOU40.615
2003BUF35.711
2002BUF35.713
2001BUF38.413
2000BUF29.83

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, DaShon Polk has played in 75 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: BUF (2000–2003), HOU (2004–2006).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2005: a 56.6, in the 69th percentile among DEFs that year.

2006 splits

regular season

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PHI—42.8
Week 2IND—35.7
Week 6DAL—42.7
Week 7JAX—39.1
Week 9NYG—36.2
Week 16IND—39.5

DaShon Polk — common questions

What position does DaShon Polk play?
DaShon Polk is listed as an LB.
Which teams has DaShon Polk played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), DaShon Polk has played for BUF (2000–2003), HOU (2004–2006).
Where did DaShon Polk go to college?
DaShon Polk played college football at Arizona.
When was DaShon Polk drafted?
DaShon Polk was selected in round 7, 251st overall, of the 2000 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has DaShon Polk scored?
DaShon Polk has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is DaShon Polk's ScoutIndex Rating?
DaShon Polk rated 34.1 for 2006, the 14th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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