Towson University Athletics

Very talented linebacker who had a solid season as a first-year freshman ... should be a strong contender for a starting role in 2011 ... very good tackler with tremendous potential ... had a sub-par performance in the Spring.

2011 SEASON: Starter at middle linebacker in season opener against Morgan State ... made five tackles before leaving game with ankle injury.

2010 SEASON: Appeared in all 11 games as a first-year freshman linebacker ... started nine games at middle linebacker ... finished eighth on the team with 52 tackles ... made seven tackles for lost yardage ... had two quarterback sacks ... forced a fumble ... honored as Colonial Athletic Association "Rookie of the Week" after making a career high 13 tackles against Rhode Island ... also had three tackles for lost yardage and two quarterback sacks against URI ... made three tackles in college debut at Indiana ... helped Tigers to a five-overtime victory over Coastal Carolina with four tackles and a forced fumble ... made nine tackles against #8 Massachusetts ... helped Tigers' strong defensive effort against #7 James Madison with five tackles ... had four tackles against Richmond ... made five tackles at Delaware ... contributed six tackles in season finale at New Hampshire ... also had 1.5 tackles for lost yardage against the Wildcats.

AT PISCATAWAY H.S.: Two-time All-State first team selection ... named first team All-County as a junior and senior ... team captain as a senior for Coach Kevin Higgins ... made 67 tackles as a senior with seven quarterback sacks ... also intercepted three passes and forced four fumbles ... key defensive performer for the Chiefs' state championship team in 2008 ... made 71 tackles with three sacks and four interceptions as a junior ... also played fullback for the Chiefs ... member of state runner-up team as a sophomore.

PERSONAL: Has one younger brother ... career goal is to work for the FBI ... favorite NFL team is the Carolina Panthers ... lists mother as the person he admires the most ... favorite NFL player is Shawne Merriman of San Diego ... lists Denzel Washington as his favorite actor ... favorite athlete is LeBron James ... enjoys eating steak and potatoes ... favorite movie is "Friday" ... most memorable experience was 81-yard interception return for a touchdown in the 2008 state championship game ... mother works in human resources ... son of William and Regina Polk ... born on February 19, 1992 in Somerset, N.J.