Tyrone Poole
Position: Cornerback
Date of Birth: February 3, 1972
Place of birth: LaGrange, Georgia
Height: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight: 190 lbs (86 kg)
Career information
College: Fort Valley State University
Career history
Carolina Panthers (
1995–
1997)
Indianapolis Colts (
1998–
2000)
Denver Broncos (
2001–
2002)
New England Patriots (
2003–
2005)
Oakland Raiders (
2006)
Tennessee Titans (
2008)
2×
Super Bowl champion (
XXXVIII,
XXXIX)
Tyrone Poole (born February 3, 1972 in
La Grange, Georgia) is a retired American professional
football player who played 13 seasons as a
cornerback in the
National Football League. He was drafted by the
Carolina Panthers 22nd overall of the
1995 NFL Draft. He played
college football at
Fort Valley State .
Early years
Poole graduated from
LaGrange High School, where he lettered in both
football and
track.
College Career
Poole was as 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). Poole also set the school record for the 200-meter dash and finished second in the national finals.
He majored in business.
Professional career
Carolina Panthers
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 second draft choice in Panthers history behind
Kerry Collins. He spent three years anchoring the Panthers' secondary.
Indianapolis Colts
Poole was traded to the
Indianapolis Colts in
1998. He played three years for the Colts, starting almost every game.
First stint with Broncos
Poole signed with the
Denver Broncos as a
free agent before the 2001 season. However, he spent the entire
2001 NFL season on the reserve squad. He returned to full-time play for the
2002 season.
New England Patriots
Poole signed with the
New England Patriots before the
2003 NFL season. Poole was part of the 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.
Oakland Raiders
Poole signed with the Oakland Raiders in the
2006 offseason where he saw action as a reserve player. He was released after the
2006 season.
Houston Texans
Poole was signed by the
Houston Texans during the
2007 preseason. However, he was released by the team during final cuts.
Second stint with Broncos
Poole signed with the
Denver Broncos on August 13, 2008, but was released on August 30.
Tennessee Titans
Poole was signed by the
Tennessee Titans on November 22, 2008 after
cornerbacks Reynaldo Hill and
Eric King were placed on
injured reserve.
