Audie Cole
American football player (born 1989)
Audie Raymond Cole (born June 1, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL draft.
Early life
Cole played as a quarterback, safety and linebacker at Monroe High School. He was a three-year starter at quarterback and also played defense as a senior. He threw for 3,285 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career and was named All-league as a senior after rushing for 10 touchdowns and throwing for more than 1,700 yards. Cole also lettered in baseball and basketball at Monroe, and was a Golden Glove winner in boxing.
Regarded as a two-star recruit, Cole was ranked as a top-30 player out of the state of Michigan by Rivals.com. He chose North Carolina State University after originally committing to Central Michigan.
College career
As a freshman at NC State in 2007, Cole redshirted the season at linebacker.
Freshman season (2008)
In 2008, Cole saw action mainly on special teams, and his 213 specialty snaps ranked third on the team.
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