Justin Cole
Justin Mitchell Alexander Cole is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans, recovering five fumbles and forced another four in 49 games.
Cole was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Early life
Cole attended Chino Hills High School, where he was credited with 36 tackles and four quarterback sacks and was named his team's "Most Improved Player" as a senior. He received first-team All-Sierra League and second-team All-Inland Empire honors in 2004.Regarded as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not listed among the top prospects of his class.
College career
After redshirting his initial year at San Jose State University, Cole recorded 32 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss, and 4.0 quarterback sacks in his freshman year. He earned freshman All-America recognition from the Sporting News. Cole added 36 tackles in his sophomore season.In his junior year, Cole doubled his career tackle total with 68 stops, and also had 5.0 sacks. He came up with his first career interception, a 62-yard interception return for a touchdown and his single game career best of 12 tackles against Boise State. He earned a Second-team All-WAC selection, which he also received in his senior year. Cole graduated from San Jose State with a B.S. in business management in 2010.