Cole Nilles brings rangy linebacker depth and special-teams value to Texas State
Nilles’ 2025 Texas State line was 29 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, a pass breakup, and two quarterback hurries across 13 games, with most of his snaps coming on special teams[11][3]. At 6-foot-4 and 252 pounds, he offers a big, physical frame, and EA’s player ratings point to solid zone coverage, hit power, and block-shedding traits for a linebacker[2]. He matters because he profiles as a reliable, downhill defender who can help on special teams right away and grow into a fuller defensive role if his play recognition keeps climbing[2][11].
