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| Position: | General manager |
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| Born: | September 20, 1985 Canandaigua, New York, U.S. |
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| High school: | Canandaigua (NY) |
| College: | Boston College (2003–2007) |
| Undrafted: | 2008 |
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Ryan Poles (born September 20, 1985) is an American football executive and former offensive lineman who is the general manager of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). Poles previously served as the executive director of player personnel for the Kansas City Chiefs and had served in various executive roles with the Chiefs for 13 seasons.
Early years
A native of Canandaigua, New York, Poles attended Canandaigua Academy before playing college football at Boston College as an offensive lineman from 2003 to 2007. Poles signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2008, but he didn't make it on the 53-man roster and was cut.[1]
Executive career
Boston College
In 2008, following the end of his playing career, Poles returned to his alma mater Boston College as a graduate assistant and was involved in recruiting.
Kansas City Chiefs
In 2009, Poles was hired by the Kansas City Chiefs as a scouting assistant under general manager Scott Pioli.[2] In 2010, he was promoted to college scouting coordinator. In 2013, Poles was retained under new general manager John Dorsey.
In 2016, Poles was promoted to director of college scouting. Poles was retained and promoted to assistant director of player personnel in 2018 under new general manager Brett Veach.[3]
On June 9, 2021, Poles was promoted to executive director of player personnel.[4]
Chicago Bears
On January 25, 2022, Poles was named the general manager of the Chicago Bears, replacing Ryan Pace.[5] Poles' first significant move with the Bears was trading linebacker Khalil Mack to the Los Angeles Chargers for a second round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft and a sixth round pick in 2023.[6]
In November 2022, Poles traded the Bears' 2023 second round pick (ultimately pick 32) for Steelers' wide receiver, Chase Claypool. Less than a year later, the Bears traded Claypool to Miami for a 2024 6th round pick.[7]
On March 10, 2023, Poles traded the No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers for the 9th overall pick, the 61st overall pick, a 2024 1st round pick, a 2024 2nd round pick, and WR D. J. Moore.[8]
Personal life
Poles is married to his wife, Katie, and they have two children together. Poles graduated from Boston College with a degree in communications in 2007.
References
- ↑ Abriano, Danny (January 19, 2022). "Get to know Giants GM finalist Ryan Poles, a rising star in the Chiefs front office". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ Beasley, Adam (January 19, 2022). "Who is Ryan Poles? New York Giants to conduct second interview with Chiefs' draft strategist". profootballnetwork.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ Conner, Matt (May 27, 2017). "Chiefs name Ryan Poles as new Director of College Scouting". ArrowheadAddict.com. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ "Chiefs Announce Personnel Staff Promotions; Club Introduces Norma Hunt Training Camp Fellowship Program". Kansas City Chiefs. June 9, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ↑ Mayer, Larry (January 25, 2022). "Bears hire Ryan Poles as general manager". Chicago Bears. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ↑ Barbieri, Alyssa (March 12, 2022). "Ryan Poles makes early statement with Khalil Mack trade". Bears Wire. USA Today.
- ↑ "Bears trade WR Chase Claypool to Dolphins".
- ↑ "Hub Arkush: GM Ryan Poles puts Bears in fantastic position after Friday's blockbuster deal with Panthers". Shaw Local. March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.