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Brian Keith Cole II (born April 3, 1997) is a
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linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played
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at Mississippi State.


College career

Cole grew up in Saginaw, Michigan and played three games at Michigan as a wide receiver and on special teams. He was released from the team in January 2016. Cole transferred to East Mississippi Community College and switched to defense, compiling 54 tackles, with 3 forced fumbles, 3 blocked kicks, a sack, and a fumble returned for a touchdown. He came to Mississippi State and sat out a season as an academic redshirt. During his junior season, he played five games before a torn pectoral muscle ended his season after five games As a senior in 2019, Cole tallied 67 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 2 pass breakups, and one interception.


Professional career


Minnesota Vikings

Cole was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round with the 249th pick of the
2020 NFL Draft The 2020 NFL Draft was the 85th annual meeting of National Football League (NFL) franchises to select newly eligible players for the 2020 NFL season. The first round was held on April 23, followed by the second and third rounds on April 24. The d ...
. He was placed on the reserve/ COVID-19 list by the Vikings on July 27, 2020, and activated from the list on eight days later. He was waived on August 26, 2020.


Miami Dolphins

On September 7, 2020, Cole was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Dolphins on January 5, 2021. He was waived on July 16, 2021.


Carolina Panthers

On August 5, 2021, Cole was signed by the Carolina Panthers. He was waived on August 27, 2021.


Saskatchewan Roughriders

Cole was signed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 2, 2022, but was released with the final training camp cuts on June 5, 2022.


Edmonton Elks

Cole was added to the practice roster of the Edmonton Elks on June 28, 2022. However, he was released from the practice roster on July 10, 2022.


Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On July 13, 2022, Cole signed a practice roster agreement with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.


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Winnipeg Blue Bombers bioMississippi State Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Cole, Brian 1997 births Living people Players of American football from Michigan Sportspeople from Saginaw, Michigan American football wide receivers American football linebackers American football safeties Michigan Wolverines football players East Mississippi Lions football players Mississippi State Bulldogs football players Minnesota Vikings players Miami Dolphins players Carolina Panthers players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Edmonton Elks players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players