Undersized but steady Texas Southern linebacker with room to pop
In the 2022 season, Nicholas Cole appeared in games for Texas Southern and logged 9 total tackles, including 6 solo stops, and at 6-foot-0, 190 pounds he brings a compact, active frame that fits a pursuit-and-contact role[2]. Texas Southern’s roster lists him as a redshirt junior linebacker, and earlier program material shows he originally arrived as a safety with 54 tackles, 3 interceptions, and 3 pass breakups in high school, which hints at coverage instincts and versatility[3][14]. For a defense that wants a quick, instinctive second-level defender who can run and adapt, he’s a useful fit; the big question is whether his size and limited published production can translate into a bigger 2026 impact[1][2].
