Lousaka Polite
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Career Summary
Lousaka Polite was an NFL fullback who played nine seasons after Pittsburgh.
Polite played nine NFL seasons at fullback. He played for Dallas, Chicago, Miami, New England and Atlanta after his college career at Pittsburgh.
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High School
Polite competed at Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania.
Before Pittsburgh, Polite competed at Woodland Hills High School, where he also participated in track and field.
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College Career
Polite played college football at Pittsburgh.
Polite played at the University of Pittsburgh before beginning his NFL career.
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NFL Career
Polite appeared in 82 NFL games and made 32 starts.
Polite played 82 games with 32 starts across his NFL career. He totaled 95 rushing attempts for 296 yards and added 42 receptions for 241 yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Polite produced his most extensive NFL workload with Miami from 2008 through 2010.
With Miami, Polite appeared in 43 games from 2008 through 2010. He had 86 carries and 29 receptions during those three seasons.
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Playing Style
Polite filled a fullback role that included rushing and receiving contributions.
Polite combined 95 career carries with 42 receptions. His 2010 season included a career-high 12 receptions and his only NFL rushing touchdown.
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Post-Career
After football, Polite became director of outreach for The Trust, powered by the NFLPA.
As director of outreach for The Trust, powered by the NFLPA, Polite contacts eligible former NFL players to help ensure they know about benefits earned during their careers.
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20375, 00-0022405, 1981-09-14, Lousaka Polite, Lousaka, Polite
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