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Riley Cole-LB-South Alabama

Feb 8, 2021 at 7:33 PM
Another small school player that I like. Was originally recruited to Bama. Turned down offers from Wake Forest and other schools to play at South Alabama. 6'2", 240. Explosive linebacker that has played on the edge as well as in the middle. His athleticism and instincts allow him to hold up in coverage and he had an impressive performance at the Senior Bowl. For the 49ers he'd be a backup LB as well as a potential star on special teams, could eventually develop into a starter down the road.








Feb 8, 2021 at 8:12 PM
I really like his instincts, he seems to know what's coming
Feb 9, 2021 at 8:48 AM
What led to him choosing to play at Southern Alabama with power 5 offers?
Feb 9, 2021 at 8:54 AM
Originally posted by Dman11:
What led to him choosing to play at Southern Alabama with power 5 offers?

Reportedly he wanted to stay in Alabama and South Alabama was one of the schools that pursued him the hardest.

Just days before National Signing Day, longtime commit Riley Cole has withdrawn his verbal pledge to Alabama.

The reason? In a tweet, the 6-foot-3, 224-pound Cole from Oneonta explains that Alabama asked him to grayshirt recently (delay full-time enrollment until January 2017) but wouldn't give him a straight answer.

Cole took his official visit to Alabama two weekends ago and bonded with Jeremy Pruitt, Alabama's new defensive coordinator.

Cole committed to Alabama last June. At the time, he had offers from Wake Forest and South Alabama, but had done well on the camp circuit. At the Atlanta Opening Regional, he was named linebacker MVP.

Cole said he informed Alabama of his decommitment "to find a team that values me as a player."
Feb 15, 2021 at 6:43 PM
I love these threads more. Realistic guys that are likely to pick up.
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