depth piece with special-teams value and a recruit’s athletic profile
In the 2025 season, Cole Shivers carved out a small but useful role for Northwestern, appearing in three games on special teams after playing in two games in 2024 and making his first career tackle at Maryland. He arrived as a consensus three-star defensive back from Saguaro High School, where he showed ball skills and production, and his profile suggests an energetic, reliable depth option rather than a headline-grabbing star. For a team, he looks like a fit if you want a disciplined, developmental DB who can help on special teams and grow into more snaps.
