Vander Poel played college football for the Colorado Buffaloes from 1987 to 1990. On his last season with Colorado, he made the all Big Eight team.[5]
Professional career
Vander Poel was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth round of the 1991 NFL draft.[6] He made his first start with the Colts in October 1991.[7] After being released by the Colts in 1993, he signed with the Arizona Cardinals where he would play before retiring after the 1994 season.