Former teammate gets job in NFL.

Wilson from Gamehendge · August 30, 2009

I wish the Bills would have given a former teammate and high school friend of mine a call to see what he has to offer...but I am glad he has found a niche for himself in the league.

Ryan Poles was a Parade All-American Offensive Lineman in high school. He got a full ride to Boston College University and by his senior season, he was one of the most dependable guys on the Offensive line for the Nationally ranked BC Eagles. He was also a key protector for the soon-to-be #3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, QB Matt Ryan. Then Poles suffered an injury to his Achilles Tendon. He would go undrafted, and be signed by the Chicago Bears.

Coming out of high school he was rated the #3 Offensive Tackle in the country, and he was the #47 rated recruit overall. He was even heavily recruited as a junior in high school. He was offered scholarships to Boston College, Georgia, Ohio State and Tennessee. He has good footwork and a solid frame at 6-4, 300 lbs. I really think he could be a solid NFL backup. He was projected to be a mid-round pick in the draft that year, before he was injured.

Anyways...he is now a Scouting Assistant in Kansas City. He had interviews with several teams, including New England.

Here are some articles about him and his story. The last is about his new position in the league. Also, there is a video showing his footwork, strength, stamina...workout type stuff.

Rivals Scouting biography: (scroll down to the bottom to read other articles pertaining to his recruitment.)

http://rivals.yahoo.com/tulane/football/re...Ryan-Poles-8846

Boston College biography:

http://bceagles.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/m...les_ryan00.html

Work-out video: