West Virginia University Athletics

• Enrolled at WVU in January 2022 after transferring from Colorado State

2021 (r-Jr.) – Colorado State

• Made 11 appearances, used primarily as a blocking tight end

2020 (COVID) – Colorado State

• Started all four games in his first season in a Colorado State uniform
• Main role was as a blocking tight end in 12 personnel 

2016-19 (Fr.-Jr.) – Miami

• Spent three years at Miami, appearing in 14 career games
• Played in six games as a junior, starting one, the Independence Bowl
• Limited to just two games as a sophomore due to a season-ending injury
• His lone reception came as a sophomore, good for 14 yards
• Played in six games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams 

High School

• Coached by John Walsh at Guyer High
• Consensus three-star tight end prospect by 247Sports, ESPN, Rivals and Scout
• Ranked No. 11 tight end nationwide by ESPN
• Ranked No. 20 tight end in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings
• Rated No. 27 tight end by Rivals
• Finished junior year with nine receptions for 117 yards and two touchdowns
• Chose Miami over offers from Arkansas, Colorado, Houston and Michigan

Personal

• Son of Blaine and Jan Polendey
• One of four children (1 brother, 2 sisters)
• Majoring in multidisciplinary studies