A key member of a Carroll defense that helped the program reach the playoffs last season, Polking contributed a team-high 52.5 tackles (17 solo, 1.5 TFL) as a junior. He also intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble. Polking’s 11th-grade highlight video is a fun watch. It shows a impactful linebacker with a broad set of skills. The first clip has him dropping into coverage, reading the quarterback and intercepting the ball. Other plays confirm his effectiveness against the run. He diagnoses what’s coming quickly and flows well to ball. Polking also is a special-team asset.

A key member of a Carroll defense that helped the program reach the playoffs last season, Polking contributed a team-high 52.5 tackles (17 solo, 1.5 TFL) as a junior. He also intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble. Polking’s 11th-grade highlight video is a fun watch. It shows a impactful linebacker with a broad set of skills. The first clip has him dropping into coverage, reading the quarterback and intercepting the ball. Other plays confirm his effectiveness against the run. He diagnoses what’s coming quickly and flows well to ball. Polking also is a special-team asset.