Matt Cole facts for kids
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Cole with the New York Giants in 2021
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
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| Born: | November 7, 1996 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) |
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| High school: | Curie Metropolitan (Chicago) |
| College: | McKendree |
| Undrafted: | 2020 |
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Matt Cole (born November 7, 1996) is an American football player. He plays as a wide receiver for the Wrocław Panthers in the European League of Football (ELF). Before joining the ELF, Matt played college football for the McKendree Bearcats. He also spent time with several teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Matt Cole's College Football Journey
After finishing high school at Curie Metropolitan in Chicago, Matt Cole went to McKendree University. He played for the McKendree Bearcats football team. Matt was a wide receiver, which means he catches passes from the quarterback. He was also a return specialist, handling kickoffs and punts.
College Achievements
In his final year at college, Matt was recognized for his amazing skills. He was named the Special Teams Player of the Year in the Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC). He also made the first-team All-GLVC. That season, he caught 43 passes for 939 yards and scored 12 touchdowns. He also returned 23 kickoffs for 625 yards and one touchdown. Plus, he returned eight punts for 208 yards and another touchdown.
Matt Cole's Professional Football Career
After college, Matt Cole began his professional football journey. Many players who are not chosen in the NFL draft sign with teams as "undrafted free agents." This is how Matt started his NFL career.
Time with NFL Teams
Matt first signed with the Miami Dolphins in April 2020. He was later moved to their practice squad. Players on the practice squad train with the team and can be called up to play in games.
In December 2020, the San Francisco 49ers signed Matt. He made his NFL debut, playing in one game for them. After that, Matt moved to several other NFL teams. He spent time with the New York Jets and the New York Giants in 2021. He was often on their practice squads.
Later in 2021, he joined the Carolina Panthers practice squad. Then, he moved to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad in December 2021. He signed a future contract with the Seahawks for 2022. In August 2022, Matt signed with the Washington Commanders.
Playing in Other Leagues
In May 2023, Matt Cole signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This team plays in the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is a professional football league in Canada.
Currently, Matt plays for the Wrocław Panthers. This team is part of the European League of Football (ELF). The ELF is a professional football league in Europe.
