Roger Pollard begins his second season at Middle Tennessee, where he serves in the capacity of defensive graduate assistant.

Prior to joining Rick Stockstill's staff, Pollard spent three years at Coral Gables High School, where he was the defensive coordinator.

Pollard, a native of Miami, Fla., lettered four years as a linebacker at North Carolina State from 2000 to 2003, where he played under current Blue Raider defensive coordinator Manny Diaz. During his time in Raleigh, the Wolfpack went to four bowl games and won three. Pollard played with the likes of Phillip Rivers, Stephen Tuloch, Terrence Holt, and Manny Lawson.

Pollard earned a degree in sociology from NC State in 2004.