David Pollack

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  • Former NFL Linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals
  • 3x All-American, All-Time Sack Leader at UGA
  • 12-Year ESPN Broadcaster
  • 2020 College Football Hall of Fame Inductee

College football analyst and former NFL linebacker David Pollack is an empowering speaker on the importance of faith, family, and community in building a successful career and life. Pollack played college football for the University of Georgia, where he was a three-time All-American, and was recognized as the top college defensive player in the nation. Pollack had 36 sacks during his collegiate career, third most in NCAA history. He was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft and played professionally for the Cincinnati Bengals. After suffering a career-ending neck injury in his second season with the Bengals, Pollack transitioned to a new path as a college football analyst for ESPN. For over a decade, he has connected with sports fans through his engaging presence and passion for what he does.

Pollack launched the Pollack Family Foundation to positively impact communities by empowering families in Athens and the Greater Atlanta area. The Foundation provides not only for basic needs but also creates opportunities for the community to flourish through unique fundraising experiences and intentional acts of community service. The organization’s work reflects Pollack’s personal values, which he shares in uplifting and motivating talks: Love, Integrity, Family, and Excellence (LIFE).

 

 

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Talks & Conversations with David Pollack
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Unlocking Your Full Potential

Former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK challenges audiences to dig deeper. Providing strategies for fulfilling one’s full potential, Pollack motivates audiences to overcome complacency and become the person they never thought they could be. ...

Former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK challenges audiences to dig deeper. Providing strategies for fulfilling one’s full potential, Pollack motivates audiences to overcome complacency and become the person they never thought they could be.

Overcoming Adversity / Leadership

Former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK was a first-round draft pick as a college defensive player. However, after suffering a career-ending neck injury, Pollack had to bounce back and find a new path, eventually becoming an extremely successfu ...

Former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK was a first-round draft pick as a college defensive player. However, after suffering a career-ending neck injury, Pollack had to bounce back and find a new path, eventually becoming an extremely successful college football analyst. In this engaging talk, Pollack tells his story of vulnerability and strength, inspiring audiences to follow their passions and forge new, if sometimes unexpected, paths.

Faith, Family, Football

In this motivational talk, former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK shares his journey through faith, family, and football, connecting with audiences of any kind. ...

In this motivational talk, former NFL linebacker, TV personality, and College Football Hall of Fame inductee DAVID POLLACK shares his journey through faith, family, and football, connecting with audiences of any kind.

Encouraged by Faith

For former NFL player and TV personality DAVID POLLACK, his faith has a profound impact on every area of his life. As Pollack shares, “I am trying to live my life to earn the respect of people and in such a way that honors and glorifies God.” While Pollack didn’t grow up believing in God, he was int ...

For former NFL player and TV personality DAVID POLLACK, his faith has a profound impact on every area of his life. As Pollack shares, “I am trying to live my life to earn the respect of people and in such a way that honors and glorifies God.” While Pollack didn’t grow up believing in God, he was introduced to the Gospel through a positive church experience and a seed was planted in his heart. When he first embarked on reading the Gospels, he recalls, “God’s Word began to jump off the pages. It completely changed my life. I was saved and began my Christian journey.”

In this uplifting talk, Pollack shares how his faith – and attending church – has become a non-negotiable in his life and in the life of his family.

Philanthropic Vision: The Pollack Family Foundation

In this talk, former NFL linebacker and philanthropist DAVID POLLACK shares his inspiration for launching the Pollack Family Foundation. A vision of thriving communities and strong families encouraged his mission to positively impact communities in Athens and the Greater Atlanta area. Pollack shares ...

In this talk, former NFL linebacker and philanthropist DAVID POLLACK shares his inspiration for launching the Pollack Family Foundation. A vision of thriving communities and strong families encouraged his mission to positively impact communities in Athens and the Greater Atlanta area. Pollack shares how the foundation works to empower families by providing for basic needs and opportunities to flourish through unique fundraising experiences and intentional acts of community service.

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David M. Pollack is a college football analyst and former linebacker who played in two seasons in the NFL. He played college football for the University of Georgia, was a three-time All-American, and was recognized as the top college defensive player in the nation. Pollack had 36 sacks during his collegiate career, third most in NCAA history. He was a first-round pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, and played professionally for the Cincinnati Bengals. He suffered a career-ending neck injury in his second season with the Bengals. From 2011 to 2023, he was a college football analyst for ESPN.