Ken Poole was drafted No. 126 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft out of UL Monroe. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #126
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 16
- Career AV
- 119th at UL Monroe
The pick
How Ken Poole came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UL Monroe
Sun Belt at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 16
- Career approximate value
- 119th among UL Monroe picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1100% of career value
- Final season
- 19810 years after the draft
Around pick 126
Who came off the board on either side of Ken Poole.
North Dakota
Florida State
New Mexico
Pittsburgh
Other DE picks from UL Monroe
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ken Poole in the 1981 NFL Draft
Ken Poole is a Defensive end out of UL Monroe selected No. 126 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft. 16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value UL Monroe has produced 28 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Ken Poole drafted?
Ken Poole was selected No. 126 overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-poole.
What college did Ken Poole play for?
Ken Poole played college football at UL Monroe in the Sun Belt. See every UL Monroe draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ul-monroe-warhawks.
How did Ken Poole's NFL career turn out?
16 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/ken-poole.