Lytrell Pollard (2021) - Southern Miss M-Club Hall of Fame

Lytrell Pollard

Induction:
2021

Lytrel Pollard (Football 1994-97)
A four-year letterwinner and a two-year starter for the Golden Eagles, Pollard had an outstanding career at linebacker in spite of being an overlooked player during his tenure. He finished with 145 solo tackles, 129 assists for 274 total tackles in his career. The Bay Springs native posted 17 tackles for losses and had eight quarterback sacks, while also adding 10 pass breakups and two fumble recoveries. Pollard led the team in tackles in 1997, adding 12 games with double-digit tackles including a career-high 18 against Georgia and 14 tackles against Florida State. He was named defensive player of the game in a pair of games during his senior season. He was part of back-to-back Conference USA Championships and helped the Eagles win the Liberty Bowl. Pollard graduated from Southern Miss in 1998 and earned a Masters in 1999.