Esa Pole Played Football For The First Time In Junior College, Now He's Heading To The NFL

Описание: Esa Pole did not allow a single sack in his last 498 pass blocking snaps.

The Washington State left tackle credits his years not on the field, but rather the court.

Although Esa’s older brother Toni played defensive tackle for the Cougars and spent some time with the Bengals, he focused on basketball at Mt. Eden High School in the Bay Area.
In fact, Pole did not even play football until his freshman year of college, when he and Toni walked a block down to Chabot and decided to go all-in.

After his second season at Chabot, Pole was named to the Region I All-California First Team and ranked the ninth-best juco tackle in the country by ESPN.

Esa committed to Washington State, which meant leaving his close family behind for the first time.

He quickly earned a starting spot and

Pole was named to Polynesian College Football Player of the Year Watch List before his senior season and then posted the second-best pass block grade by a tackle in the country.
At 6’7”, 320 pounds, and with 22 BCS starts, NFL scouts took notice and Esa was invited to the East West Shrine Bowl.
Pole also had an impressive pro day, even if it was bittersweet to work out with his Cougars teammates one last time.

Now he’s ready for whatever comes next.