Poling was drafted by theMiami Dolphins in the seventh round, 227th overall, of the2018 NFL draft.[3] He was waived on September 1, 2018, and was signed to thepractice squad the next day.[4][5] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 1, 2019.[6] He waswaived/injured by the during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019,[7] and reverted to the team'sinjured reserve list after clearing waivers on September 1. He was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement on September 4.
On September 25, 2019, Poling was signed to theOakland Raiders practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 7, 2019, but was waived two days later and re-signed to the practice squad.[9][10] He was released on December 4, 2019.
On December 10, 2019, Poling was signed to theAtlanta Falcons practice squad.[11] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.[12]
Poling was signed by theMinnesota Vikings on August 8, 2020.[15] He was waived/injured on August 17, 2020,[16] and subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list the next day.[17] He was waived on September 2, 2020.[18]
On May 16, 2021, Poling signed with theNew Orleans Saints.[19] He was waived/injured on August 13, 2021, and placed on injured reserve. He was waived on August 21.
Poling signed with theBirmingham Stallions of theUnited States Football League on May 20, 2022,[20] and was subsequently moved to the inactive roster.[21] He was placed on the team's suspended list on June 13, 2023.[22] He became a free agent after the 2023 season.
