Left Tackle Who Allowed Zero Sacks Will Have NFL Draft Visit with Packers

Washington State Cougars offensive lineman Esa Pole (76) celebrates after a victory over Hawaii. / James Snook-Imagn ImagesGREEN BAY, Wis. – Washington State offensive lineman Esa Pole, who started 21 consecutive games at left tackle, will take a predraft visit to the Green Bay Packers next month.

Pole is an interesting story. He didn’t play football in high school.

“My mom wasn’t a big believer in football,” Pole said in 2023. “She believed that a concussion was the last thing I needed. But she was OK with basketball and I wanted to do something. I knew my size was going to come to an advantage in some sports, so I started playing basketball.”

Enter his brother. Toni Pole was a defensive…