Dad Poquie Season 2014

Dad Poquie was one of the Nittany Lions[apos] walk-on success stories of 2013, working his way onto the kickoff coverage unit at mid-season and playing in the final seven games. Born in Liberia, his Penn State debut came in the thrilling four-overtime win over No. 18 Michigan and he responded with a pair of tackles. He was one of 12 true freshmen to see playing time last year. The former LaSalle College High School all-league player continues to work hard in his bid to earn time in the cornerback rotation and on special teams this season. Poquie brought a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average into the spring semester and is a potential Academic All-Big Ten candidate. He is among 15 returning Nittany Lions who were Eastern Pennsylvania prep standouts.

2013 Freshman Season
Poquie appeared in the final seven games during his true freshman season after making the team as a walk-on. He gained a spot on the kickoff coverage unit at mid-season and made three tackles. Poquie made his first career appearance in the Nittany Lions[apos] pulsating four-overtime victory over No. 18 Michigan, making a season-high two tackles against the Wolverines. He also recorded a stop at Minnesota. Poquie earned his first career letter.

High School
Poquie was a three-year letterman for head coach Drew Gordon at LaSalle College High School. A cornerback, he earned first-team All-Philadelphia Catholic League honors during his junior and senior seasons, helping the Explorers win three straight Philadelphia Catholic League titles and the City championship. Poquie was selected as a team captain during his senior season, helping LaSalle College to the PIAA Class AAAA state semifinals. He also lettered in wrestling and track and field.

Personal
Full name is Dad Poquie. He is the son of Mary Nyeayea. He has two brothers, Philip and Yantain, who attended Penn State, and a sister, Kou. Poquie is interested in majoring in finance and pursuing a career in the financial services field. He brought a 3.20 cumulative grade-point average into the 2014 spring semester. Born June 18, 1995 in Liberia.