North Carolina A&T

Cole developed into a starter for the Aggies during the 2022 season … He will be a key returner for the Aggies in 2023, competing for playing time at the outside linebacker position … He is the Aggies leading returning tackler after last season's top-three tacklers either graduated or transferred ... Has proven to be a superb tackler in the open field as well someone who has good instincts on breaking on the ball once it is in the air …Took a redshirt season in 2021 and played primarily the rover position for the Aggies in 2022 …  He is a football player in the traditional sense because he is not afraid to get in there and mix it up ... Signed with the Aggies during the early signing period in December of 2020. 

2022 Season: Played in 11 games with nine starts … Made 39 tackles (30 unassisted), four tackles for loss, two interceptions, one pass breakup, and three pass defenses … Ranked third on the team in unassisted tackles and fourth on the team in total tackles … Was tied for third on the team in interceptions … Made a career-high eight tackles, all unassisted, and broke up a pass in a 24-13 win over Bryant on Oct. 1 at Truist Stadium … Made four tackles and returned an interception 23 yards in a loss at Duke on Sept. 17 … The following week had four more tackles and an INT in a 41-27 win over S.C. State at Truist Stadium …  Made five tackles, all unassisted, in a 20-10 win over Charleston Southern.

High School: He played high school football at Julius Chambers in Charlotte under head coach Glenwood Ferebee ... Made 106 tackles and four interceptions as a junior.