Justin Cole
No headshot available
Career Summary
Justin Cole is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at San Jose State. He appeared in 20 regular-season games with the Rams.
Justin Cole is a former NFL linebacker who played college football at San Jose State. He appeared in 20 regular-season games with the Rams.
Section reviewed
Early Life
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified early-life account for Cole.
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified early-life account for Cole.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
High School
The reviewed official football sources identify Cole’s high-school location as Chino Hills, California, but do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified account of his high-school football career.
The reviewed official football sources identify Cole’s high-school location as Chino Hills, California, but do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified account of his high-school football career.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
College Career
Cole played college football at San Jose State. NFL draft analysis described him as using his hands well to control blockers while needing additional strength and power to hold the point at the pro level.
Cole played college football at San Jose State. NFL draft analysis described him as using his hands well to control blockers while needing additional strength and power to hold the point at the pro level.
Section reviewed
Path to the NFL
Cole entered professional football as a linebacker from San Jose State. By 2012, NFL reporting identified him as a Rams player competing for the weak-side linebacker role.
Cole entered professional football as a linebacker from San Jose State. By 2012, NFL reporting identified him as a Rams player competing for the weak-side linebacker role.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
NFL Career
Cole played 20 regular-season games for the Rams, appearing in four games in 2011 and all 16 in 2012. NFL career statistics credit him with eight tackles.
Cole played 20 regular-season games for the Rams, appearing in four games in 2011 and all 16 in 2012. NFL career statistics credit him with eight tackles.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Career Accomplishments
Cole appeared in every Rams regular-season game during the 2012 season. He recorded eight tackles across 20 career NFL appearances.
Cole appeared in every Rams regular-season game during the 2012 season. He recorded eight tackles across 20 career NFL appearances.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Playing Style
Cole was an outside linebacker prospect whose draft assessment highlighted his hand use against blockers, while noting that added strength would help him hold the point in the NFL.
Cole was an outside linebacker prospect whose draft assessment highlighted his hand use against blockers, while noting that added strength would help him hold the point in the NFL.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Legacy
Cole’s professional career included 20 Rams games over two seasons, progressing from four appearances in 2011 to a full 16-game schedule in 2012.
Cole’s professional career included 20 Rams games over two seasons, progressing from four appearances in 2011 to a full 16-game schedule in 2012.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified post-playing-career account for Cole.
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified post-playing-career account for Cole.
Section reviewed
Sources for this section
22658, 00-0027270, 1987-11-22, Justin Cole, Justin, Cole
MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
Compare current players by position using the transparent MFT statistical model.