Ja'Lynn Polk
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NE | 13 | 12 | 33 | 87 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 21 |
Career Summary
Ja’Lynn Polk developed as a receiver at Texas Tech and Washington.
He helped Washington reach the national championship game following the 2023 season before entering the NFL.
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High School
Polk played at Lufkin High School in East Texas.
He helped the team win consecutive district championships in his final two seasons and finished with 131 career receptions.
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College Career
Polk transferred from Texas Tech to Washington in 2021.
After playing ten games for Texas Tech in 2020, he became part of Washington’s receiving corps alongside Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan. In 2023 he caught 69 passes for 1,159 yards and nine touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
New England drafted Polk in the second round in 2024.
The Patriots selected him 37th overall after trading down early on the draft’s second day.
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Playing Style
A 2024 Patriots feature highlighted Polk’s difficult catches.
The team’s assessment also emphasized his size, speed and professional approach as he moved from college to the NFL.
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30761, 00-0039907, 2001-04-11, Ja'Lynn Polk, Ja'Lynn, Polk
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