Colin Cole (American football) facts for kids
Cole with the Green Bay Packers in 2008
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| Position: | Defensive tackle | ||||||||
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| Born: | June 24, 1980 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 325 lb (147 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | South Plantation (Plantation, Florida) |
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| College: | Iowa (1999–2002) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2003 | ||||||||
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Colin Anthony Cole, born on June 24, 1980, is a former professional football player. He played as a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL). Colin started his journey playing college football at Iowa. He later joined the NFL in 2003.
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Early Life and High School Sports
Colin Cole was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He later moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the United States. He attended South Plantation High School, where he was a star athlete.
Colin was excellent at football, earning honors like second-team all-state. He was also a fantastic wrestler. He won the state wrestling championship in his senior year. In 2008, his high school honored him by retiring his football jersey number. This is a very special recognition for a player.
College Football Career
Colin played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He was part of the team from 1999 to 2002. During his time at Iowa, he played both defensive end and defensive tackle.
In his senior year, 2002, Colin had a standout season. He made 85 tackles and 9 sacks. This impressive performance earned him first-team All-Big Ten recognition. Overall, he played in 46 college games. He graduated from Iowa with a degree in African-American Studies.
Playing in the NFL
Colin Cole played for several teams during his professional career in the NFL. He was known for his strength as a defensive tackle.
Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions
Colin first signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2003. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning he wasn't chosen in the main NFL draft. After a short time with the Vikings, he joined the Detroit Lions later that year. He spent some time on their practice squad.
Green Bay Packers
In 2004, Colin joined the Green Bay Packers. He played in three games for them that year. He became a more regular player in 2005, appearing in all 16 games. He continued to play for the Packers until the end of the 2008 season. During his time with the Packers, he made many tackles and contributed to their defense.
Seattle Seahawks
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Colin signed with the Seattle Seahawks in 2009. This was a significant move for him. He played in all 16 games for the Seahawks in 2009, starting most of them. He continued to be a key player for them in 2010. He made many tackles and helped the team's defense. He left the Seahawks in 2011.
Carolina Panthers
After a break from the NFL, Colin signed with the Carolina Panthers in 2013. He quickly became an important part of their team. He played in 15 games in 2013, starting 13 of them. He continued with the Panthers in 2014 and 2015. He helped the Panthers' defense with his strong play. He retired from the NFL after the 2015 season.
Personal Life
Colin Cole has also served as an NFLPA player representative. This means he helped represent the interests of other NFL players.
