Hank Poteat

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hank Poteat
Occupation	American Football Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 30, 1977(1977-08-30)
Age	47
Country	United States
Birth City	Harrisburg
Horoscope	Leo

Hank Poteat Biography

Hank Poteat is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on August 30, 1977 in Harrisburg, United States. Henry Major Poteat II, born August 30, 1977, is an American football cornerback who is currently the Cornerbacks coach for The Toledo Rockets. The Steelers drafted him in the third round 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football in Pittsburgh.

Poteat signed with New York Jets the day after he was released by the Patriots. Poteat was signed by the Jets to a $635,000, one-year deal with $40,000 bonus money on February 21 2007.

Poteat was re-signed in the 2008 offseason on May 6, but released on August 30 during final cuts. He was re-signed three weeks into the regular season on September 25 after offensive lineman Will Montgomery was waived.

Poteat was signed by the Cleveland Browns on March 9, 2009. The move reunited him with Browns head coach Eric Mangini, for whom he had played in New England and New York.

Poteat signed with New England Patriots before the 2004-05 playoffs. He played in all three playoff games for the Patriots, leading to their victory in Super Bowl XXXIX. The Patriots released Poteat on August 29, 2006. Poteat was signed by the Patriots on August 29, 2006. The Patriots released Poteat again on October 9, 2006 to make room for Jabar Gaffney.

Hank Poteat Net Worth

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

Poteat was selected by the Steelers in the third round (77th overall), of the 2000 NFL Draft. Poteat, a rookie, was one of the best returners in the NFL and set a Steeler record for the longest punt return to a touchdown by a Steeler at Three Rivers Stadium (54 yard). Poteat was fourth in the AFC, and sixth in the NFL. He averaged 13.0 yards punt returns on 36 returns for 467 yard and one touchdown. Poteat was named to all-rookie team in punt return.

Later that season, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and played in one game before he was released on November 12, 2004.

Poteat attended Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and was a letterman in football, basketball, and track. In football, he was a two-time All-Conference selection as a running back and as a defensive back. He finished his college career with 136 tackles, 10 interceptions, a school- record 1,917 Kick Return yards, 90 rushing yards and 54 receiving yards. He earned 2nd team All-American and 1st team All-Big East as a junior finishing 1st in the Conference and 4th nationally with six interceptions. Poteat, also received All-Big East honors as a senior and 3rd team All-American after posting 16.2 yards a punt return, finishing 1st in the conference and 7th nationally. He also finished with 55 tackles, three interceptions, nine Passes Defended and one Forced Fumble over 11 starts. Poteat was the last Pittsburgh defensive back before Jets 2007 first-round pick Darrelle Revis to earn All- Big East honors in back-to-back seasons. He established a single-season record as a junior with 764 Kick Return yards on 36 returns. In high school, he twice earned all-conference honors as a Defensive Back/Running Back and finished his career as the all-time Kick returner at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania High School.

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Facts & Trivia

Hank Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hank Poteat celebrates birthday on August 30 of every year.

Top Facts about Hank Poteat

1. Hank Poteat played in the NFL for 9 seasons.
2. He won a Super Bowl with the New England Patriots.
3. Poteat was a standout player at Pitt University.
4. He coached at Howard University and Wagner College.
5. Poteat was born on September 26, 1977 in Brooklyn, NY.
6. He played cornerback and safety positions in the NFL.
7. Poteat had 8 interceptions during his NFL career.
8. He started coaching after retiring from playing football.
9. Poteat’s first coaching job was as an assistant at Howard University.
10. He also served as a defensive coordinator at Wagner College.