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Chris Polk | Running Back

Team: Philadelphia Eagles
Age / DOB:  (23) / 12/16/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 222
College: Washington
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Eagles RB Chris Polk has slimmed down to 210 pounds.
Polk is listed at 5-foot-11 and 222 pounds on the Eagles' official website. The second-year pro is dropping weight in order to play in new coach Chip Kelly's offense, which Polk says he is "excited" about. With Dion Lewis out of the mix, Polk is Philly's No. 3 back behind LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown. Apr 11 - 1:57 PM
Source: Geoff Mosher on Twitter

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Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Eagles RB Chris Polk was spotted on crutches and in a walking boot after injuring his toe in Wednesday's practice.

Polk has already been ruled out for Week 10. The undrafted rookie power back has zero offensive touches in seven appearances this year while playing behind LeSean McCoy and Bryce Brown.
Source: Wilmington News Journal
Thu, Nov 8, 2012 12:34:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

The Eagles are considering moving undrafted rookie RB Chris Polk to fullback.

"Certainly that’s been discussed and thought of," OC Marty Mornhinweg said. "He is a physical player, isn’t he? ... I think he is an excellent ball carrier, I think he could be an excellent blocker as well." Improved versatility could help Polk's chances of making the roster. He's the No. 4 tailback right now.
Source: Birds 24/7 Blog
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 03:19:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, undrafted rookie RB Chris Polk "continues to impress with his blocking" in camp practices.

Blocking skills are essential for any reserve back, but particularly in Philly. Polk is battling fellow rookie Bryce Brown for the Eagles' No. 3 job, and his superior passing-game skills could give him a leg up. Brown has never pass blocked, and it has showed in camp. Dion Lewis remains LeSean McCoy's top backup.
Related: Bryce Brown
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
Tue, Aug 7, 2012 09:27:00 AM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Coach Andy Reid revealed after the draft that the Eagles had a fourth-round grade on undrafted rookie RB Chris Polk.

One NFL personnel source told The Sideline View's Adam Caplan that Polk compares to Pierre Thomas "in body type and style of play." Like Polk, Thomas originally went undrafted. Polk's biggest asset is his receiving ability, and he absolutely would have been a middle-round pick if not for medical worry. We like Polk's chances of winning a job behind LeSean McCoy and Dion Lewis.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 11:37:00 AM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Eagles signed Washington RB Chris Polk.

Considered a day-two prospect in many circles, Polk was perhaps the draft's most surprising undrafted free agent. Teams were apparently much more concerned about his history of shoulder issues than previously thought. Polk is a potential steal for a team with an opening behind LeSean McCoy, as he possesses three-down skills. If Polk can make it through camp healthy and earn a 53-man roster spot, he'll be someone to monitor in deeper PPR leagues.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Sat, Apr 28, 2012 08:30:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

According to the Detroit Free Press, Washington RB Chris Polk is "definitely in the mix" for the Lions as a "day two" draft pick.

It's beginning to look more and more like the Lions will target a second- or third-round running back following Mikel Leshoure's twin marijuana arrests in February and March. Per the Detroit News, there's "no doubt" the Lions are also intrigued by Oregon's LaMichael James -- and perhaps Boise State's Doug Martin as well.
Related: Lions, LaMichael James, Doug Martin
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Wed, Apr 11, 2012 09:31:00 AM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer suggests Washington RB Chris Polk as a fit for the Bengals.

Polk's stock seems to be rising, as many analysts consider him a potential three-down back with good pass-catching skills and an ability to run between the tackles. The Bengals would likely need to use one of their day-two selections to acquire the former Husky. If drafted, he'd be in competition for snaps with the underwhelming trio that is BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Bernard Scott, and Brian Leonard, which would give Polk some sleeper appeal in redraft formats.
Related: Bengals
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Sun, Apr 8, 2012 10:42:00 AM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

NFL Films guru Greg Cosell calls Washington RB Chris Polk "methodical" and an "inside grinder."

Cosell believes Polk is a "volume runner" without much "wiggle," but praises his receiving abilities. Volume runners need heavy workloads to be effective, but Polk's prowess as a receiver could have teams viewing him as an every-down back. He's expected to be among the first three or four running backs drafted.
Source: Greg Cosell on Twitter
Sat, Apr 7, 2012 03:37:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports the Packers have "genuine interest" in Washington RB Chris Polk.

The Polk camp believes its client has a chance to be drafted in the first round, but Trent Richardson is the only back guaranteed of going on day one. Polk could be a reasonable option for the Packers at No. 59. Polk is Rotoworld draft guru Josh Norris' third-ranked back behind Richardson and Doug Martin.
Related: Packers
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sat, Apr 7, 2012 10:05:00 AM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Washington RB Chris Polk ran an electronically timed 4.49 forty at the team's Thursday Pro Day.

Compare that to Polk's official 4.57 time from the Combine and the running back is steadily improving. He has also dropped 13 pounds since the eye-opening Senior Bowl weigh-in and three more since the Combine. In addition, Polk completed 16 bench press reps. Polk's game tape is second-round caliber and he is answering the speed and weight concerns that surfaced in Mobile.
Source: The Seattle Times
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 06:30:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Washington RB Chris Polk clocked unofficial forty-yard dash times of 4.46 and 4.57 at the NFL Scouting Combine.

His "official" time was 4.57. Polk laid to rest concerns about his weight (215 pounds) earlier in the week, and showed respectable speed on the track. While Polk's short-area burst leaves something to be desired, he draws high marks for vision and the ability to stay north-south in traffic. He's a second-round prospect, despite generating mixed reviews during Senior Bowl week.
Sun, Feb 26, 2012 02:57:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Washington RB Chris Polk has shed nine pounds since the Senior Bowl and measured 5-foot-10 3/4, 215 at the NFL Combine on Saturday.

Polk was 224 in Mobile, but explained in his Saturday media interview that he didn't like the way he looked after trying to put on postseason pounds in an effort to show teams he's an "every-down back." NFL clubs want burst in a running back first and foremost, anyway, and Polk's forty time should improve. Running backs will jump and run on Sunday in Indianapolis.
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 10:10:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

Washington RB Chris Polk believes he will run a forty time in the 4.4s at February's Scouting Combine.

Polk is looking to allay concerns about a disappointing Senior Bowl performance, and running a great forty time would be a nice rebound. "From what everyone has been saying and I've been reading, I guess speed is one of the big questions everyone has about me," Polk said. "I'm not that worried about it, to be honest. I know how fast I am. I expect to run something in the 4.4s."
Source: CBS Sports
Mon, Feb 6, 2012 01:01:00 PM
Chris Polk - RB - Eagles

SI.com draft analyst Tony Pauline reports that Washington RB Chris Polk is "taking a tumble down draft boards" after a sluggish Senior Bowl.

Per Pauline, NFL scouts were "less than impressed" when given a chance to watch Polk up close in Mobile. He reportedly appeared "straight-linish" as a runner, and his interviews were "awful." Pauline reports that Polk is now being graded as a "last-day pick" by multiple teams. ESPN's Todd McShay also called Polk the most disappointing player at Senior Bowl practices.
Source: TFY Draft Insider
Thu, Feb 2, 2012 12:37:00 PM