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David Pollack is a follower of Christ, husband and dad of two.
Pollack, who was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and raised in Snellville, Georgia, now resides in the Greater Athens area with his wife Lindsey and their kids, Nicholas and Leah.
As a defensive end at the University of Georgia, Pollack was just the second Bulldog to be named a three-time All-American (Herschel Walker). Pollack’s collegiate accolades include the 2002 SEC Player of the Year honors, the 2003 and 2004 Ted Hendricks Award, and, in 2004, the Chuck Bednarik Award, Lombardi Award, Lott Trophy and SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Pollack’s 36 sacks for the Bulldogs remain a school record.
In the 2005 NFL Draft, Pollack was a first-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals selected 17th overall. Pollack's NFL career was cut short after he broke a cervical vertebra versus the Cleveland Browns in the second game of his second season. Prior to the 2008 season the Cincinnati Bengals announced Pollack’s retirement.
In 2008, Pollack transitioned to the field of sports broadcasting, where he co-hosted a sports talk radio show on 790 The Zone in Atlanta. In 2009, Pollack joined ESPN, where he excelled for thirteen years, contributing his college football knowledge to several of the network’s programs, including College GameDay, as well as College Football Live, SportsCenter and ESPN's Bowl and College Football Playoffs and National Championship coverage.
Pollack and his wife along with their two children launched The Pollack Family Foundation in 2016, with a current focus on Faith. Family. Community.
In 2020, Pollack was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Pollack along with his pastor, launched the Family Goals Podcast in 2021 with a focus on Faith. Family. and Sports.
In 2022, Pollack was inducted into the Georgia High School Football Hall of Fame’s inaugural class.
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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.
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 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.
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 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 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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