Louisville Football is still working to sure up their roster for the upcoming 2021 season. While they have a wealth of talent in the defensive backfield, they have a dearth of experience among that talent. They are looking for some talented and experienced players to help out this coming season. With that in mind, the Cards have secured a commitment from a very talented and experienced DB from the FCS ranks. Qwynnterrio Cole, who played for historic national HBCU power Alcorn State, has committed to play his final year for UofL.
Blessed to announce I’m committing to The University of Louisville!!!…Ls⬆️ @1CoachCoop @CoachSattUofL @CoachGasparato @CoachDNic @UofLFootball @CoachB_BROWN pic.twitter.com/UNnzXl96NY
— Q_COLE32x…..⏳ (@Q_COLEtv) May 24, 2021
A native of Memphis, TN, Cole stands 6’3 and weighs in at 190 lbs. Playing primarily S for Alcorn State from 2017-2019, he had an impressive career. He totaled 170 total tackles, 5 tackles for loss, 3 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries, 8 interceptions, and 6 pass breakups. He also blocked a kick. Alcorn State didn’t play in 2020 due the Covid-19 pandemic. His best single season for Alcorn State was arguably the 2019 season. Cole accumulated 86 total tackles, half a tackle for loss, a forced fumble, 5 interceptions, 1 pass breakup, and a blocked kick.
Cole’s efforts earned him numerous accolades. Among them, he was named both a two-time All-HBCU All-American and he was named a FCS Preseason All-American before the 2020 season. In 2018 and 2019, he was named to the All-SWAC First Team.
Qwynnterrio Cole will likely play S and/or possibly the Card OLB/S hybrid position. Cole is a very versatile DB, displaying the ability to play more in-the-box as a run stuffer or to play centerfield and defend the pass. He’s very smart and is able to read both plays and a QB’s eyes to find himself around the football and give himself opportunities to create turnovers. With 8 interceptions, 6 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries, its obvious that Cole has shown his read-and-react ability is high-level.
The Louisville defense definitely likes to create some havoc and turn over the opposition. Hence, the addition of Qwynterrio Cole is a very good one. He will give the Louisville defense the mix of talent AND experience it needs.
Later today, member of our recruiting team will have a story out with more in-depth breakdowns of Qwynnterrio Cole’s game, along with highlights. Stay tuned to CSZ!
