Cole Joyce brings steady, disciplined depth to Utah State’s linebacker room
Joyce is a reliable, assignment-sound linebacker whose value shows up in the details: in the 2024 season, he played in all 12 games, posted 15 tackles, 1.0 sack, 3.0 tackles for loss, and a first-career fumble recovery, while earning Academic All-Mountain West honors[2]. Across his Utah State tenure, he has been a consistent rotational defender with 41 career tackles, 3.0 sacks, and 5.0 tackles for loss[2]. The differentiator is his combination of toughness, production in limited snaps, and proven dependability—useful if you want a smart, low-mistake linebacker who can contribute immediately in a depth or role-specific fit[2].
