"Pole is not only thankful for his shot, he's hopeful that his improbable journey to the NFL might serve as an inspiration to others. Just another opportunity given by God to further glorify His name and show people in similar situations and journeys as mine that it is indeed possible, said Pole, who never played organized football until arriving at Chabot."
"Pole, who did not play football in high school, opting for basketball at Mt. Eden High, took a crash course in the sport with the Gladiators and then at Washington State. He thrived at both places, including earning Region I All-State First Team as a Chabot sophomore. The swift 6-foot-7, 319-pound left tackle was signed on Wednesday off the Chiefs practice squad after first-round pick left tackle Josh Simmons was put on injured reserve."
"Eric Fanene, his former coach at Chabot, marvels at Pole's storybook rise. It amazes Fanene to think about how he, a college coach, was Pole's first head coach in the sport, his first line coach, along with being a close family friend. I'm happy for him and his family and the opportunities he continues to earn through hard work and determination, Fanene said."
Esa Pole did not play football in high school and played basketball at Mt. Eden High. He learned football with the Chabot Gladiators and then at Washington State. He thrived at both programs and earned Region I All-State First Team as a Chabot sophomore. The 6-foot-7, 319-pound left tackle was signed Wednesday off the Chiefs practice squad after first-round pick Josh Simmons was placed on injured reserve. Pole joined the Kansas City Chiefs' 53-man roster and is expected to be available for Week 14 against the Texans at Arrowhead. Former Chabot coach Eric Fanene praised Pole's rise, humbleness, and hard work. Pole views the opportunity as a chance to glorify God and inspire others.
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