Former University Georgia three-time All-American defensive end David Pollack has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame, according to an announcement of the 2020 class Wednesday by the National Football Foundation.
Pollack, who played high school football at Shiloh, was surprised with the announcement while on the air during an ESPN SportsCenter appearance.
PHOTOS: David Pollack selected for College Football Hall of Fame
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia defensive end #47 David Pollack and quarterback #14 David Greene celebrate with the team mascot following the Outback Bowl game against Wisconsin at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bulldogs held on to win 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joe Robbins-US PRESSWIRE (c) 2005 by Joe Robbins
NCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Media Day
ESPN broadcaster David Pollack takes a selfie during Jan. 6, 2018 media day for the College Football Playoff National Championship at Philips Arena.
2004 NCAA Football: Georgia Bulldogs at Florida Gators
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Oct 30, 2004; Jacksonville, FL, USA; University of Georgia star David Pollack celebrates after the Bulldogs 31-24 victory over the Florida Gators at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-USA TODAY Sports (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack
2004 NCAA Football: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Georgia Bulldogs
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November 27, 2004 Athens, GA USA Georgia Bulldogs Defensive end #47 David Pollack celebrates a third quarter sack against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. The Bulldogs won 19-13. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dale Zanine US PRESSWIRE Copyright (c) 2004 Dale Zanine
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Nov 6, 2004; Lexington, KY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs End #47 David Pollack. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brett Hansbauer\USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Brett Hansbauer
Francoeur latest in long of line of former Gwinnett athletes turned broadcasters
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Shiloh grad, and former Georgia and NFL defensive lineman,David Pollack smiles on the set of “College GameDay” at the University of Washington in Seattle, Wash. (Photo: Scott Clarke/ESPN Images)
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005, Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive end #47 David Pollack celebrates with his team after he recovers a fumble to stop a late drive by Wisconsin in second half action at the 2005 Outback Bowl.The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Paul Chapman-US PRESSWIRE Copyright (c) 2005 Paul Chapman
NCAA Football: Notre Dame at Georgia
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Sep 21, 2019; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs former defensive lineman David Pollack looks on from the sideline against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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ESPN's David Pollack, a Shiloh grad, jokes with a fan in the crowd prior to the 2018 SEC Championship game between the University of Georgia and University of Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Staff Photo: Jason Braverman)
Shiloh grad David Pollack takes questions on career, faith at North Metro in Duluth
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the “A Night of Champions” at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
Shiloh grad David Pollack takes questions on career, faith at North Metro in Duluth
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David Pollack thows footballs to the crowd at the “A Night of Champions” North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia defensive end #47 David Pollack celebrates with fans following the Outback Bowl game against Wisconsin at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bulldogs held on to win 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joe Robbins-US PRESSWIRE (c) 2005 by Joe Robbins
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David Pollack thows footballs to the crowd at the "A Night of Champions" North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack thows footballs to the crowd at the "A Night of Champions" North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia defensive end #47 David Pollack sacks Wisconsin quarterback #7 John Stocco and steals the ball away during the second half of the Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bulldogs held on to win 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joe Robbins-US PRESSWIRE (c) 2005 by Joe Robbins
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David Pollack thows footballs to the crowd at the "A Night of Champions" North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005, Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive end #47 David Pollack tries to get around Wisconsin Badgers tight end #84 Coleman Watson in second half action at the 2005 Outback Bowl.The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Paul Chapman-US PRESSWIRE Copyright (c) 2005 Paul Chapman
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David Pollack Speaks at the "A Night of Champions" North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
Francoeur latest in long of line of former Gwinnett athletes turned broadcasters
Shiloh grad, and former Georgia and NFL defensive lineman, David Pollack smiles on the set of “Championship Drive” during the CFP National Championship Game Presented at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla.
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the “A Night of Champions” at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening.
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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Football Teams from around Gwinnett came to hear David Pollack Speaks at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
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David Pollack Speaks with Pastor Dr. Frank Cox at the "A Night of Champions" at North Metro Baptist Church Thursday evening. (Photo: Anthony Stalcup)
Tennessee HC Jeremy Pruitt responds to criticism from Aaron Murray, David Pollack
Shiloh grad and former Georgia and NFL defensive lineman David Pollack speaks on the set of College GameDay at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio.
Louise Radloff among honorees at Salvation Army luncheon
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David Pollack, a Shiloh High alumnus, speaks on Friday at a Salvation Army luncheon at the Infinite Energy Center. (Staff Photo: Keith Farner)
David Pollack undercover at Chick-fil-A
In this video screen capture, David Pollack goes undercover at Chick-fil-A.
Pollack: Offensive line’s development crucial to UGA success
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David Pollack on the set on ESPN's GameDay. (Photo: Phil Ellsworth/ESPN Images)
Former Shiloh, UGA star Pollack aims to help combat childhood obesity with celebrity golf event
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Strong4Life camp aims to show active, healthier lifestyle
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David Pollack speaks about nutrition, exercise, his past with getting healthy, and tips on how to enjoy being healthy at Camp Strong4Life at Camp Twin Lakes in Winder on Wednesday. (Photo: Cole McCauley)
David Pollack announces launch of family foundation
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Former Shiloh High School football standout David Pollack this week launched a family foundation to raise awareness about raising against childhood obesity. (File Photo)
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Oct 30, 2004; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators University of Georgia at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-US PRESSWIRE (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack
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Oct 30, 2004; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators University of Georgia at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-US PRESSWIRE (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack
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Oct 30, 2004; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators University of Georgia at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-US PRESSWIRE (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack
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Oct 30, 2004; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Florida Gators University of Georgia at Alltel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Preston Mack-US PRESSWIRE (©) Copyright 2004 by Preston Mack
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Nov 6, 2004; Lexington, KY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs End #47 David Pollack. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brett Hansbauer-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Brett Hansbauer
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Nov 6, 2004; Lexington, KY, USA; Georgia Bulldogs End #47 David Pollack. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Brett Hansbauer-USA TODAY Sports (c) 2004 by Brett Hansbauer
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005, Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive end #47 David Pollack celebrates after his team forces a fumble by the Wisconsin Badgers in second half action at the 2005 Outback Bowl.The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Wisconsin Badgers 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Paul Chapman-US PRESSWIRE Copyright (c) 2005 Paul Chapman
NCAA Football: Georgia at South Carolina
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Georgia Bulldogs offensive coordinator Mike Bobo speaks with former Georgia Bulldogs defensive end David Pollack before the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-US PRESSWIRE
NCAA Football: College Game Day-Richmond at James Madison
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Oct 24, 2015; Harrisonburg, VA, USA; ESPN commentator David Pollack during the broadcast in the front of Wilson Hall on the campus of James Madison University prior to the homecoming game between Richmond and James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: College Game Day-Richmond at James Madison
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Oct 24, 2015; Harrisonburg, VA, USA; ESPN commentator David Pollack during the broadcast in the front of Wilson Hall on the campus of James Madison University prior to the homecoming game between Richmond and James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: College Game Day-Richmond at James Madison
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Oct 24, 2015; Harrisonburg, VA, USA; (From left to right) ESPN commentator Desmond Howard and ESPN commentator Reese Davis and ESPN commentator David Pollack and ESPN commentator Kirk Herbstreit during the broadcast in the front of Wilson Hall on the campus of James Madison University prior to the homecoming game between Richmond and James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Media Day
ESPN broadcaster David Pollack during Jan. 6, 2018 media day at Philips Arena for the College Football Playoff National Championship.
NCAA Football: College Football Playoff National Championship-Clemson vs Louisiana State
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Jan 13, 2020; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; iESPN analyst David Pollack on set prior to the College Football Playoff national championship game with LSU Tigers playing against Clemson Tigers at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
2005 Outback Bowl: Wisconsin Badgers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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Jan 1, 2005; Tampa, FL, USA; Georgia defensive lineman #47 David Pollack sacks Wisconsin quarterback #7 John Stocco during the second half of the Outback Bowl game at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Bulldogs held on to win 24-21. Mandatory Credit: Photo by Joe Robbins-US PRESSWIRE (c) 2005 by Joe Robbins
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