Colin Cole (American football)

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Colin Cole
Green Bay PackersNo. 90
Defensive tackle
Date of birth: June 24, 1980 (1980-06-24) (age 27)
Place of birth: Toronto, Canada
Height:ft 1 in (1.85 m) Weight: 315 lb (143 kg)
National Football League debut
2004 for the Green Bay Packers
Career history
College: Iowa
 Teams:
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • No notable achievements
Stats at NFL.com

Colin Anthony Cole (born June 24, 1980 in Toronto, Canada) is a Defensive Tackle for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.



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[edit] Early years

When he was only 3 years old he moved to Florida. He attended South Plantation High School, where he excelled in football and wrestling. He was named second-team all-state in football, and won the state wrestling title as a senior.

[edit] College career

He went to the University of Iowa on a football scholarship.

[edit] Professional career

Upon graduation he played on the practice squad of the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings before being signed to the active roster by the Packers.

The Packers extended a second-round ($1.417 million) tender to Cole a restricted free agent . Cole needed this higher tender because he was originally undrafted.

Cole was resigned by the Green Bay Packers on April 17, 2008.

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