Daniel Polk (born May 19, 1985 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2008 but was cut by the team on August 25, 2008. He played college football for the Midwestern State Mustangs. He was also featured on HBO's television program Hard Knocks as the last player cut from the team. Polk was a First Team Daktronics All-American QB. He was the only player in D-II to pass for over 2,000 yards and run for 1,000 yards. Polk holds numerous records at Midwestern State University. Polk was picked up by NFL team New Orleans Saints, but refused the offer.