America’s team, the Dallas Cowboys, is slowly building a solid core that could give them a run at the Super Bowl all these years later. A key component has been their improved rushing game anchored by last year’s breakout, Tony Pollard. While he started off as a wide receiver cum cornerback during his high school days in Melrose, Pollard has become a far more dangerous name as a running back.
After accepting a football scholarship to the University of Memphis, Pollard quickly established himself at the collegiate level. Right from his freshman season, Tony had a strong impact on the team with special emphasis on his kickoff-returning ability as he finished among the league leaders in that category. Further, he was also selected as the Special Teams Player of the Year in the AAC. Next season, he improved on those numbers as he shifted over to a Running Back while repeating as the winner of the Award as he led the entire league with a school record-setting 40 yards per kickoff return. In his collegiate career, Pollard became recognized as one of the best kickoff return specialists in the entire nation. With a size body ideally suited for the NFL, the callup wasn’t far away from the FBS record holder for most kick-return touchdowns with 7. Moreover, he left a legendary mark on Memphis, finishing second in all major return categories in the school’s history.
Owing to his strong collegiate numbers, Pollard went in the fourth round to the Dallas Cowboys with the 128th overall pick. Through his first three seasons, he mostly served as a backup to Ezekiel “Zeke” Elliott while occasionally taking up kickoff return duties. However, the 2022 season brought about a severe change.
Tony Pollard Age
Tony Randall Pollard was born on April 30, 1997, in Memphis, Tennessee, where he spent most of his career before being drafted into the NFL as a 22-year-old. As of August 2023, Tony Pollard is 26 years old.
Getting started in his NFL career, Pollard spent the first three years of his career as a backup. However, a promotion to the starting role in 2022 brought about a change of fortunes for the Memphis native. Strong, consistent play with no missed opportunities resulted in a Pro Bowl appearance for Pollard. He was continuing his strong play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs before suffering a high ankle sprain, a fractured fibula due to hard contact, and Jimmie Ward landing on his ankle while making a tackle.
After going through X-rays, the diagnosis resulted in off-season surgery for Tony. Now, with a franchise tag placed on him by the Cowboys, Pollard will once again look to showcase his strong returning skills that took him to the Pro Bowl and elevate Dallas back to its glory days.
FAQs
A. After Dallas retained him with a franchise tag, Tony Pollard will suit up for the Cowboys.
A. Ideal for the Running Back position, Tony Pollard stands at 6 feet or 1.82 meters tall.
A. During his days solidifying himself as the premier kickoff return specialist in college football, Tony Pollard won back-to-back AAC Special Teams Player of the Year. A promotion to the starting lineup this past season in the NFL resulted in his first Pro Bowl selection.
A. As of August 2023, Tony Pollard is 26 years old.
