Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because it is a great fit for me as a student-athlete. The rigorous academics and competitive football that Lehigh offers that are very important to me, as well as the coaches making it feel like home.”

As a first-year (2024): Appeared in all 13 games, handling punts and kickoffs… averaged 40.6 yards on 43 punts… placed 14 punts inside opponents’ 20-yard line… had 56-yard punts against Princeton (9/21) and Holy Cross (11/9)… named Patriot League Special Player of the Week Nov. 11 for punting prowess at Holy Cross… averaged 59.9 yards on 63 kickoffs with 25 touchbacks.

In high school: Sun-Gazette All-Star Team punter/kicker… first-team All-Wyoming Valley Conference… conference Player of the Week and Special Teams Player of the Week… holds school records for longest field goal, most touchbacks and most made field goals over 40 yards… Kohl’s Kicking five-star kicker and 4.5 star punter… won Kohl’s Kicking eastern showcase with 58 yard field goal… team captain… also played soccer where he was team captain, first team all-conference and Sun-Gazette Boys Player of the Year… District champion.

Personal: Son of Richard and Teresa Poole… sister Emma… father played soccer at Lock Haven.

CAREER STATISTICS

Punting

Year	GP	Punts	Avg.	Long	In20
2024	13	43	40.6	56	14
Total	13	43	40.6	56	14

Kicking

Year	G	FGs	Long	PAT	Pts.	KO	Avg.	TB
2024	13	0-0	0	0-0	0	63	59.9	25
Total	13	0-0	0	0-0	0	63	59.9	25

Career Highs
Punts: 6, vs. Fordham, 10/26/24
Longest Punt: 56 yards, 2x, at Holy Cross, 11/9/24
Kickoffs: 8, vs. Colgate, 11/16/24

Connor Poole