Cole grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, and played three games at Michigan as a wide receiver and on special teams. He was released from the team in January 2016.[1] Cole transferred to East Mississippi Community College and switched to defense, compiling 54 tackles, with 3 forced fumbles, 3 blocked kicks, a sack, and a fumble returned for a touchdown. He came to Mississippi State and sat out a season as an academic redshirt. During his junior season, he played five games before a torn pectoral muscle ended his season after five games As a senior in 2019, Cole tallied 67 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, and one interception.[2]
Cole was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round with the 249th pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[5] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on July 27, 2020,[6] and activated from the list on eight days later.[7] He was waived on August 26, 2020.[8]
Miami Dolphins
On September 7, 2020, Cole was signed to the practice squad of the Miami Dolphins.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 5, 2021.[10] He was waived on July 16, 2021.[11]
Carolina Panthers
On August 5, 2021, Cole was signed by the Carolina Panthers.[12] He was waived on August 27, 2021.
Cole was added to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks on June 28, 2022.[14] However, he was released from the practice roster on July 10, 2022.[13]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On July 13, 2022, Cole signed a practice roster agreement with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[13] He played in 37 games over three seasons with the Blue Bombers where he recorded 27 defensive tackles, 24 special teams tackles, one interception, and four forced fumbles.[15] He became a free agent on February 11, 2025.[16][17]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
On February 11, 2025, it was announced that Cole had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[15]
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