Dontari Poe

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dontari Poe
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1990(1990-08-18)
Age	34
Birthplace	Memphis
Country	United States
Birth City	Tennessee
Horoscope	Leo

Dontari Poe Biography

Dontari Poe is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 18, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Nose player who made an NFL debut on the field in 2012 with the Kansas City Chiefs; selected to the Pro Bowl and was named second team All-Pro only his second season.

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Dontari Poe (born August 18, 1990) is an American football nose tackle for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs 11th overall in the 2012 NFL Draft. Though primarily a defensive lineman, at 6 ft 3 in and 346 lbs, he is also known for being the largest player to either rush or pass for a touchdown while also having a 100% pass completion percentage, passing TD, and rushing TD.

Entering the NFL Combine as a potential second rounder, Poe impressed with an “epic workout performance” according to ESPN’s Todd McShay, who afterwards projected him to go as high as No. 11 to the Kansas City Chiefs. NFL.com draft analyst Mike Mayock upgraded Poe from No. 3 to No. 1 in his defensive tackle positional ranking. Poe particularly impressed with a 4.98 sec 40-yard dash, despite at 346 pounds (157 kg) being the fifth-heaviest defensive linemen to weigh in at the NFL Combine since 2000—behind only Terrence Cody, Ahmad Childress, Frank Okam, and Alameda Ta’amu. Additionally, he recorded 44 repetitions in the bench press, which tied Brodrick Bunkley for fourth-most since 2000. Due to his raw athleticism, some in the media afterwards compared him to All-Pro defensive lineman Haloti Ngata. Barack Obama referred to Poe while making a guest appearance on The B.S. Report stating; “They just had the Combine and they were talking about some guy who’s like 340 and runs a 4.8 and has a three-foot vertical,” Obama said. “I don’t know what you do if a guy like that hits you.”

He was raised by twin brothers who were older, Pierre, and Robert Jr.

Dontari Poe Net Worth

Dontari Poe is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dontari Poe 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was on the second team of All-Conference USA his junior year at Memphis.

The player wasn’t originally expected to make the cut at the time of the 2012 NFL Draft, but his amazing show at the NFL Combine rocketed his worth.

Sports Illustrated graded Poe as the No. 2 defensive tackle in the draft, behind only Fletcher Cox. Eventually, he was the first defensive lineman off the board, selected eleventh overall by the Kansas City Chiefs. Poe was the highest drafted player from Memphis since Keith Simpson (No. 9 in 1978), and the highest drafted player from Conference USA ever. He was also the third defensive lineman Kansas City selected in the first round within five years, following Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson. Chiefs head coach, Romeo Crennel, said he was not worried about Poe’s mediocre college statistics, “because he played every down at 350 pounds and he played every position on the line in every game.”

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Dontari Poe height 6 ft 3 in Dontari weight 157 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Dontari Poe Dating?

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With a loan from his agent, Jimmy Sexton, Poe bought his mother a 2012 Cadillac Escalade for her birthday in January 2012. He later also bought her a house in the upscale Collierville suburb of Memphis.

Facts & Trivia

Dontari Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dontari Poe celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

In March 2012, Poe’s draft stock peaked when he was listed at No. 9 by ESPN’s Mel Kiper, Jr., and No. 6 by Sports Illustrated′s Don Banks. “He’ll be overdrafted,” an unnamed NFL scout told the Times of Trenton, while nevertheless acknowledging that “he’s the most athletic over 300-pound man in this draft, or a lot of other drafts.” After analysing game tape, Mike Mayock downgraded Poe from No. 1 to No. 4 among defensive tackles, describing him as “a freaky athlete with a good motor” who, however, “needs to get into a good locker room with a mentor in that defensive line group” to develop into a high-quality NFL player. While acknowledging his lack of production in college, Bucky Brooks pointed out “Poe’s blue-chip qualities (size, athleticism and strength) and the immense importance of the [nose tackle] position”. According to The Sporting News’ s Russ Lande, Poe’s draft stock plummeted in the weeks before the draft, amid concerns over his poor production at Memphis.

Top Facts about Dontari Poe

1. Dontari Poe is a defensive tackle in the NFL.
2. He was born on August 18, 1990 in Memphis, Tennessee.
3. Poe played college football at the University of Memphis.
4. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2012.
5. Poe has been selected to two Pro Bowls (2013, 2014).
6. In 2017, he signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent.
7. Poe has recorded over 300 tackles and 20 sacks in his career.
8. He is known for his size and athleticism at 6’3″ and over 340 pounds.
9. Poe has also scored two touchdowns on offense during his career.
10. He is currently playing for the Dallas Cowboys after signing with them in March of 2020.

Is Dontari Poe still playing?

The Dallas Cowboys made it crystal clear that they are ready to move on from defensive lineman Dontari Poe. In fact, the team made plain to the media that he will be released by the end of the day on Wednesday if other NFL franchises aren’t inclined to trade for him. Poe isn’t the only Cowboys player on the move.

Is Dontari Poe good?

He is a good kid. He works hard and hustles on the field. He has quick feet and he carries his weight well. He also plays a lot of snaps which is a tribute to his stamina, and fans can always believe that experience will make him better.

Where is Dontari Poe?

On April 9, 2020, Poe signed a two-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys.

What NFL team is Dontari Poe with?

Jones softened his tone heading into the 2020 season. In the offseason, Poe – a nine-year NFL veteran and a 2012 first-round pick by the Kansas City Chiefs – signed a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Cowboys.

What was Dontari Poe 40 yard dash?

4.98 seconds