Quentin Poling

Quentin Poling (born August 17, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Ohio.

Quentin Poling
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1994-08-17) August 17, 1994
Gomer, Ohio
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Elida (OH)
College:Ohio
NFL Draft:2018 / Round: 7 / Pick: 227
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-MAC (2016)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Poling attended Elida High School in Elida, Ohio.

College career

Poling played college football at Ohio University. He was a team captain and a first-team All-MAC selection.[1] In his Senior year, Poling became Ohio University's all-time leader in both Solo Tackles (219) and Tackles for Loss (45).[2]

Professional career

Poling was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round, 227th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019.[6] He was waived/injured by the during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[7] and reverted to the team's injured reserve list after clearing waivers on September 1. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.

Oakland Raiders

On September 25, 2019, Poling was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2019, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] He was released on December 4, 2019.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 10, 2019, Poling was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.[11] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.[12]

Las Vegas Raiders

On February 6, 2020, Poling was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders.[13] He was waived on May 5, 2020.[14]

References
  1. Quentin Poling college profile
  2. "Football: Saying goodbye to Quentin Poling, one of the greatest defenders in Bobcat history | The Post". The Post. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  3. "Miami Dolphins 2018 draft results: 7th round selection adds Quentin Poling". ThePhinsider.com. April 28, 2018. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  4. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  5. "Miami Dolphins Sign 10 To Practice Squad". MiamiDolphins.com. September 2, 2018.
  6. "Dolphins Sign 6 To Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 1, 2019.
  7. "Dolphins Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". MiamiDolphins.com. August 31, 2019.
  8. "Raiders promote linebacker Justin Phillips; release wide receiver Ryan Grant". Raiders.com. September 25, 2019.
  9. "Raiders promote linebacker Quentin Poling and place defensive end Arden Key on IR". Raiders.com. November 7, 2019.
  10. "Raiders sign D.J. Swearinger and Dion Jordan; place Joseph on IR and waive Poling". Raiders.com. November 9, 2019.
  11. McFadden, Will (December 10, 2019). "Falcons place Calvin Ridley, Desmond Trufant on IR". AtlantaFalcons.com.
  12. @HBalzer721 (January 7, 2020). "Falcons practice-squad contracts expired Monday: LB/DE Carroll Phillips; LB Quentin Poling; WR Tavonn Salter" (Tweet). Retrieved January 9, 2020 – via Twitter.
  13. "Raiders sign linebacker Quentin Poling". Raiders.com. February 6, 2020.
  14. "Raiders announce undrafted free agent signings". Raiders.com. May 5, 2020.
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