Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Brian Poole was born October 20, 1992, in Bradenton, Florida. He is a cornerback for the New York Jets in the NFL.

Poole played college football for the Gators from 2012–2015. In the 2012 season, he recorded three total tackles. In the 2013 season, he recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, and three passes defended. In the 2014 season, he recorded 45 total tackles, three tackles-for-loss, four interceptions, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. In the 2015 season, he recorded 40 total tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, .5 sacks, five forced fumbles, and one fumble recover.

On March 15, 2019, Poole signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the New York Jets. In week 12 against the Oakland Raiders, Poole recorded an interception off a pass thrown by Derek Carr and returned it for a 15-yard touchdown in the 34–3 win. On March 21, 2020, Poole re-signed with the Jets. He was placed on injured reserve on November 17, 2020, after suffering shoulder and knee injuries in Week 9.