The University of Akron Athletics
2022 Akron Football Roster

Jersey Number 47
Dontae Pollard
- Position:
- DB
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 170
- Hometown:
- Pittsburgh, Pa.
- High School:
- Penn Hills
2021: Did not appear in a game for the Zips
PRIOR TO AKRON: A defensive back from Pittsburgh, Pa., was a three-year letterwinner at Penn Hills High School under head coach Jon Ledonne...a two-time first-team All-Conference selection, he helped guide his squad to a 34-6 overall record his final three prep campaigns, including capturing a Pennsylvania 5A state title as a sophomore in 2018...also competed in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in multidisciplinary studies...son of Don Pollard and Debbie Caldwell.
PRIOR TO AKRON: A defensive back from Pittsburgh, Pa., was a three-year letterwinner at Penn Hills High School under head coach Jon Ledonne...a two-time first-team All-Conference selection, he helped guide his squad to a 34-6 overall record his final three prep campaigns, including capturing a Pennsylvania 5A state title as a sophomore in 2018...also competed in track.
PERSONAL: Majoring in multidisciplinary studies...son of Don Pollard and Debbie Caldwell.
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