Marcus Pollard is in his 11th season as director of player engagement for the Jaguars after being named to the post on March 24, 2013. In his current role, Pollard coordinates all team life skills programming as well as the Jaguars rookie club and NFL Rookie Success Program. In addition, Pollard has a burning passion for developing people as he works closely with players on continuing education, career internships, professional development, employee assistance and financial education. He is also a polished public speaker.
Pollard played 14 seasons (1995-2008) in the NFL as a tight end and spent time with Indianapolis, Detroit, Seattle, New England and Atlanta. He earned a roster spot in 1995 with the Colts after a tryout during training camp. He went on to play in 192 games with 131 starts and recorded 349 receptions for 4,280 yards and 40 touchdowns. A native of Lanett, Ala., Pollard played basketball at Bradley University for two years after transferring from Seward County Community College in Liberal, Kan. He did not play collegiate football. Following his retirement, Pollard served as an assistant coach at Lanett High School in Alabama from 2008-12.
He and his wife, Amani, were cast members of the reality television show The Amazing Race in 2011. The couple has two sons, Myles Ashton and Micah Jayden, and two daughters, Aja Amani and Ayris Mae.
