Polk was born in Pacoima, California and attended Taft High School where he was selected for All-City.
[1] Polk played college football at the University of Arizona and was a three-year starter.
[2] Polk was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round (251st pick overall) in the 2000 NFL draft.
Polk played seven seasons, accumulating 224 tackles, 4.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles, in the NFL before retiring.
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