Jachai Polite


Jachai Dacuan Polite is an American football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League. He played college football at Florida.

Early years

Polite attended Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida. He recorded four sacks his senior season and 13 his junior year. He committed to the University of Florida to play college football.

College career

As a freshman at Florida in 2016, Polite played in 12 games and had 11 tackles and two sacks. As a sophomore in 2017, he played in seven games with four starts before suffering a season ending shoulder injury. He finished the year with 22 tackles and two sacks. He returned to Florida in 2018. On December 31, 2018, Polite announced that he would declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

College statistics

Professional career

New York Jets

Polite was selected by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, with the 68th overall pick. In May 2019, he signed a four-year contract worth $3.64 million, with a $1.12 million signing bonus. On August 31, 2019, Polite was waived by the Jets.

Seattle Seahawks

On September 2, 2019, Polite was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. He was released on September 23, 2019.

Los Angeles Rams

On September 25, 2019, Polite was signed to the Los Angeles Rams practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Rams on December 31, 2019.