Cornell’s rising sophomore DL who brings proven high school production and steady developmental upside
In the 2025 season, Cornell’s Cole Bennett appeared in eight games and logged 7 tackles, including 5 solo stops, while helping the Big Red field a defense that ranked second nationally in first-down defense and fifth in Ivy League scoring defense[13]. At 6-foot-4 and 231 pounds, he has the frame, multi-sport background, and leadership traits to project as a strong fit for a physical front; Cornell’s roster lists him as an active junior in 2026[1][7]. The big differentiator: he came to Ithaca with a decorated high-school résumé, including three conference Defensive Player of the Year awards and first-team all-state honors[5].
