Brodney Pool
Encyclopedia
Brodney Depaul Pool is an American football
safety for the New York Jets
of the National Football League
. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
. He played college football
at Oklahoma
.
where, as a senior, and he was a five star recruit. During his senior season, he had 75 tackles and 11 interceptions as a safety. As a running back
, he rushed 40 times for 159 yards (3.975 yards per carry avg.) and 2 touchdowns, and received 3 passes for 112 yards (37.34 yards per reception avg.) and 2 touchdowns. As a junior, he had 114 tackles and four interceptions. He also lettered in track
.
In 2003 Pool started every game at safety and was a First Team All-Big 12 selection.
In 2004 Pool was on the Thorpe and Nagurski Watchlists. He was the leader of the Oklahoma secondary and started all 13 games. He was a Third-Team All-American as well.
, but became a starting cornerback
due to injuries by Leigh Bodden
, Daylon McCutcheon
, and Gary Baxter
. After his rookie season in 2006, he had 54 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 7 pass deflections. He started all 16 games for the Browns in 2007, making 72 tackles and 2 interceptions. Pool holds the Browns' franchise record for longest interception return (100 yards against the Baltimore Ravens on November 18, 2007).
After the 2009 season he became a free agent.
valued at $1.3 million. On January 8, 2011, Pool makes his first career postseason start and his first career postseason appearance against Indianapolis Colts on Wild Card weekend. He recorded 7 tackles, one for a loss against the Indianapolis Colts in his Playoff debut, as the Jets won 17-16. On January 23, 2011, Pool recorded his first career postseason interception in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Jets lost 24-19, falling one game short of the Super Bowl for the second straight year.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety for the New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
in the second round of the 2005 NFL Draft
2005 NFL Draft
The 2005 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. It is officially known as the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting. The draft was held April 23–24, 2005. The league also held an supplemental draft that year, which was held after...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Oklahoma
Oklahoma Sooners football
The Oklahoma Sooners football program is a college football team that represents the University of Oklahoma . The team is currently a member of the Big 12 Conference, which is a Division I Bowl Subdivision of the National Collegiate Athletic Association...
.
Early years
Pool attended Westbury High SchoolWestbury High School (Houston)
Westbury High School is a secondary school located in Brays Oaks, of Southwest Houston, Texas, near the Westbury neighborhood. It has grades 9 through 12, and is part of the Houston Independent School District. As of 2010 the principal is Andrew Wainwright...
where, as a senior, and he was a five star recruit. During his senior season, he had 75 tackles and 11 interceptions as a safety. As a running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
, he rushed 40 times for 159 yards (3.975 yards per carry avg.) and 2 touchdowns, and received 3 passes for 112 yards (37.34 yards per reception avg.) and 2 touchdowns. As a junior, he had 114 tackles and four interceptions. He also lettered in track
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
.
College career
In 2002 as a true freshman Pool played in every game and recorded 34 tackles.In 2003 Pool started every game at safety and was a First Team All-Big 12 selection.
In 2004 Pool was on the Thorpe and Nagurski Watchlists. He was the leader of the Oklahoma secondary and started all 13 games. He was a Third-Team All-American as well.
Cleveland Browns
Pool was drafted with the 34th pick by the Browns. Although he did not start during the 2005 season, he played in 13 games, mostly as a safety, which included his first interception. In the 2006 season, he lost out the battle for the safety position to Sean JonesSean Jones (safety)
Sean Jones is an American football safety for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.-Early years:Jones attended Westlake High School where he played both as a...
, but became a starting cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
due to injuries by Leigh Bodden
Leigh Bodden
Leigh Edmond Bodden is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Duquesne....
, Daylon McCutcheon
Daylon McCutcheon
Daylon McCutcheon is a retired National Football League cornerback who played his entire career with the Cleveland Browns-High school career:...
, and Gary Baxter
Gary Baxter
Gary Wayne Baxter is an American football defensive back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Baylor....
. After his rookie season in 2006, he had 54 solo tackles and 13 assisted tackles, 1 sack, 1 interception, and 7 pass deflections. He started all 16 games for the Browns in 2007, making 72 tackles and 2 interceptions. Pool holds the Browns' franchise record for longest interception return (100 yards against the Baltimore Ravens on November 18, 2007).
After the 2009 season he became a free agent.
New York Jets
On March 11, 2010, Pool signed a one year deal with the New York JetsNew York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
valued at $1.3 million. On January 8, 2011, Pool makes his first career postseason start and his first career postseason appearance against Indianapolis Colts on Wild Card weekend. He recorded 7 tackles, one for a loss against the Indianapolis Colts in his Playoff debut, as the Jets won 17-16. On January 23, 2011, Pool recorded his first career postseason interception in the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the Jets lost 24-19, falling one game short of the Super Bowl for the second straight year.