Ja'Lynn Polk headshot
WR Free agent #13 NA

Ja'Lynn Polk Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
24
Height / weight
6'1", 203 lb
Experience
3rd season

2024 Season

PPR PPG
2.2
Pos rank
WR135
Rostered
-

Ja'Lynn Polk Bio

Ja'Lynn Polk is a wide receiver who played 1 NFL season (2024) for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. Born April 11, 2002, in Lufkin, TX, he attended Lufkin and played college football at Texas Tech and then Washington.

The New England Patriots selected Polk in round 2, pick 37, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New England Patriots on April 26, 2024. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints on September 13, 2025. Since then, Polk played for the New Orleans Saints (2025–2026).

In 15 regular-season games from 2024, he caught 12 passes for 87 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

2 stops with 2 teams in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

NE2024 New England Patriots
87rec yds, 12 rec, 2 TD · 15 games
Saints2025–2026 New Orleans Saints
0games played
Regular-season receiving stats with each team.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. New Orleans Saints2025–2026

    Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on September 13, 2025. Listed on the 2025–2026 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.

  2. New England Patriots2024

    Selected in round 2, pick 37, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 12 of 15 games.

  3. College: Texas Tech, Washington

Transactions

  1. RetiredRetired from the NFL.
  2. TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the New Orleans Saints for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
  3. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  4. Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the New England Patriots.
  5. SignedSigned his four-year rookie contract with the New England Patriots.
  6. TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Chargers to the New England Patriots for WR Ladd McConkey and CB Tarheeb Still.
  7. DraftedSelected by the New England Patriots in round 2, pick 37.

All Ja'Lynn Polk stats & analysis

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About Ja'Lynn Polk: Bio FAQ

How old is Ja'Lynn Polk?

Ja'Lynn Polk is 24 years old. He was born on April 11, 2002. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.

How tall is Ja'Lynn Polk?

Ja'Lynn Polk is 6 feet 1 inch tall (6'1"), listed at 203 pounds, and plays wide receiver.

How much does Ja'Lynn Polk weigh?

Ja'Lynn Polk weighs 203 pounds, his listed weight. He is listed at 6'1".

What position does Ja'Lynn Polk play?

Ja'Lynn Polk plays wide receiver, wearing number 13. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.

Where did Ja'Lynn Polk go to college?

Ja'Lynn Polk played college football at Washington, after attending Lufkin (TX).

Where is Ja'Lynn Polk from?

Ja'Lynn Polk went to high school in Texas, at Lufkin, before playing college football at Washington.

When is Ja'Lynn Polk's birthday?

Ja'Lynn Polk's birthday is April 11. He was born on April 11, 2002 and is 24 years old.

How long has Ja'Lynn Polk been in the NFL?

2026 is Ja'Lynn Polk's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.

What teams has Ja'Lynn Polk played for?

Ja'Lynn Polk has played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.

What year did Ja'Lynn Polk enter the NFL?

Ja'Lynn Polk entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.