Tony Randall Pollard is a professional American football running back for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL, as of 2024. The Dallas Cowboys drafted Pollard with the 128th pick in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Pollard concluded his rookie season with 15 receptions for 107 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown, along with 86 carries for 455 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. The following season Pollard started two games while playing in all 16. At the end of the 2021 season, Pollard had completed 15 games with 130 carries for 719 running yards and two rushing touchdowns in addition to 39 receptions for 337 receiving yards. In 2022, he was named as a Pro Bowler. The following year, Pollard was given the franchise tag by the Cowboys. In March 2024, Pollard signed with the Tennessee Titans.
Pollard played collegiate football at the University of Memphis. During his freshman season, Pollard recorded 31 carries for 159 yards, 29 receptions for 298 yards and three touchdowns. The following season, his school-record 40-yard average per kickoff return put him in the lead nationally. Pollard announced his intention to enter the 2019 NFL draft on January 11, 2019, but six days later, he was added to the roster of the 2019 North Senior Bowl. Prior to playing collegiate football, Pollard attended Melrose High School where he was named All-District 16-AAA.
Tony Pollard Injury History
During his time in the NFL, Pollard has sustained an ankle sprain and a fibula fracture.
Major injuries Tony Pollard has sustained in the NFL
Pedal Ankle Sprain Grade III (2023)
Pollard had a TightRope procedure done due to an ankle sprain.
Leg Fibula Fracture (2023)
After taking a hard hit in the second quarter of the Divisional Round game against the 49ers, Pollard was wheeled to the locker room. After the game, it was discovered to be a fractured left fibula which required surgery.
Pedal Ankle Sprain/Pull Unspecified Grade I (2019)
While running a route in the Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Pollard sustained a knee injury. He was not present for the Chicago Bears' subsequent game.
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