A seventh-round pick who transferred from Louisiana-Monroe to Texas Tech, Myles Cole is a long, athletic edge rusher still searching for a permanent NFL home.
Myles Cole is a defensive end who has bounced between three organizations since entering the league in 2024, most recently joining the Saints after a stop on Cincinnati's practice squad. His size and length made him a Day 3 draft target out of Texas Tech.
Path to the league
Cole began his college career at Louisiana-Monroe from 2018 to 2021 before transferring to Texas Tech. Across 29 games with the Red Raiders, he recorded 44 tackles, nine tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. The Jacksonville Jaguars selected him in the seventh round (No. 236 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Cole's rookie season with Jacksonville saw him appear in eight games, recording eight tackles and a tackle for loss as he worked to develop as a rotational pass rusher. His length at 6-foot-6 has kept him on NFL rosters and practice squads as teams continue to develop his pass-rush skill set.
2025 season recap
Cole spent part of the 2025 season on the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad before signing a future contract with the New Orleans Saints in January 2026, giving him a fresh opportunity to compete for a defensive line roster spot.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Myles Cole
- Pro Football Reference: Myles Cole
Statistics
2025 season and career▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | jaguars | 8 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Defensive End
- Group
- defense
- College
- Texas Tech
- Hometown
- Shreveport, LA, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
