
Cole Esposito brings proven high-school production and dependable depth at linebacker for Albany
Esposito’s best calling card is his linebacker pedigree: he was a two-time Catholic League Defensive Player of the Year and a USA Today New York All-State selection at Kennedy Catholic, where he piled up 114 tackles and seven sacks as a senior[2][5]. At Albany, his recent role has been rotational depth rather than headline production—appearing in five games in 2023 with two tackles and five games in 2022 with two solo tackles[5]. For a team, that profile suggests a physical, experienced defender with upside, especially if you value toughness, special-teams usefulness, and a player with proven football IQ over flashy stat lines.[5]