Myles Cole (born April 29, 2000) is an American professional
football
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defensive end for the
Jacksonville Jaguars of the
National Football League (NFL). He played
college football
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Unlike most ...
for the
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks and
Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Career
Cole attended
Evangel Christian Academy
Evangel Christian Academy is a private, Christian school in Shreveport, Louisiana
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in
Shreveport, Louisiana
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. He committed to the
University of Louisiana at Monroe to play college football.
Cole played at Louisiana-Monroe from 2018 to 2021. In 34 games, he had 41 tackles and 1.5 sacks. After the 2021 season, he transferred to
Texas Tech University. In two years at Texas Tech, he played in 25 games and had 44 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
Cole participated in the
2024 Senior Bowl
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and 2024
NFL Scouting Combine.
Professional career
Cole was drafted by the
Jacksonville Jaguars with the 236th overall selection in the
2024 NFL draft
The 2024 NFL Draft will be the 89th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players. The draft is scheduled to be held in Detroit, Michigan.
Host city
Detroit was chosen as the host city on March 28 ...
.
References
External links
Jacksonville Jaguars bioLouisiana–Monroe Warhawks bioTexas Tech Red Raiders bio
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2000 births
Living people
Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana
American football defensive ends
American football linebackers
Evangel Christian Academy alumni
Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks football players
Texas Tech Red Raiders football players
Jacksonville Jaguars draft picks
Jacksonville Jaguars players