The New England Patriots have selected Washington, Husky, Ja’Lynn Polk with the 5th pick on the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Polk played his way up to the Huskies wide receiver two over the 2023/24 season and played himself well into the second round.
Peezy, as he was known by his teammates, was considered by many to be a top-10 to 15 player left on the board entering day two.
His success in Seattle has been noticed by scouts and media members alike, many of whom consider Polk to be a day-one contributor at the next level.
He was drafted 11 spots behind fellow Lufkin, Texas product, Dez Bryant.
