Four-star linebacker recruit Chris Cole is one of the most versatile recruits in the class of 2024 recruiting cycle. He plays safety and wide receiver in addition to linebacker. Cole’s background playing safety helps him immensely in coverage as a linebacker.
Chris Cole plays football and runs track for Salem High School in Salem, Virginia. Cole is ranked as the No. 1 recruit in Virginia and the No. 58 prospect nationally. Cole is the No. 6 linebacker in the class of 2024.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pound linebacker has excellent speed. Cole set a school record in the 60-meter dash recently. The Salem standout has committed to playing in the 2024 Under Armour-All-America Game.
Cole plans to announce his commitment on Sept. 10. Who are his top six schools?
Top school: Miami Hurricanes
Had an Amazing time at the “U” Thanks for having me !! @CanesFootball @coach_cristobal @CoachDNic @SabbathJoseph @dtrain2901 @CoachField pic.twitter.com/ov3HDh9XQh
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 26, 2023
Chris Cole visited Miami in June. James Williams, a 6-foot-5, 215-pound safety, has similar size and versatility to Cole.
Top school: Tennessee Volunteers
Had a great time at the Rocky Top !! #GBO @Vol_Football @coachjoshheupel @luc_brian @CoachTimBanks pic.twitter.com/X1xcVYc5HD
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) July 31, 2023
Tennessee needs defenders such as Chris Cole if the Volunteers want to make more noise in the SEC. Cole visited Knoxville, Tennessee, in late July.
Top school: USC Trojans
Had an amazing time @uscfb thanks for having me!! @CoachBOdom @LincolnRiley @WestonZernechel @CoachGrinch pic.twitter.com/PFJKfKXnKW
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 15, 2023
USC is another school that is light on defensive talent. Lincoln Riley teams have consistently had good offenses, but have been unable to get over the hump on the defensive side of the ball. Cole made it to USC for a visit in June.
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Top school: Penn State Nittany Lions
Had an Amazing time in the Happy Valley this weekend !! Thanks for having me.#WeAre 🦁@PennStateFball @coachjfranklin @Coach_MannyDiaz @Coachpoindexter pic.twitter.com/MvwpTOyjjW
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 4, 2023
Virginia is a key recruiting state for Penn State. The Nittany Lions hosted Cole on a visit in June 2023.
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Top school: Georgia Bulldogs
Had a GREAT visit @GeorgiaFootball thanks for having me.
Is this Home 👀?? #godawgs @CoachSchuUGA @KirbySmartUGA pic.twitter.com/nSsiAajrkf— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 18, 2023
Chris Cole recently visited Georgia in June 2023. The Bulldogs have the No. 1 class of 2024 in the nation. Georgia is the best program in the country at recruiting linebackers and is favored to land a commitment from Chris Cole, per 247Sports.
Top school: Virginia Tech Hokies
Had a Great OV @HokiesFB !! @CoachPryVT @Coach_Marve @CoachShawnQuinn @coach_branch @JonesVTFB @Coach_Adibi @CoachdjCheetah @CoachPrioleauVT pic.twitter.com/23G7dS3NRQ
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 12, 2023
Will Chris Cole stay home and play at Virginia Tech? The Hokies have struggled in recent seasons and need to land in-state recruits such as Chris Cole to be more relevant. Cole visited Virginia Tech in June.
Cole's top schools announcement and commitment time
BREAKING: Four-Star LB Chris Cole is down to 6️⃣ Schools!
The 6’4 220 LB from Salem, VA is ranked as a Top 55 Player in the ‘24 Class (No. 4 LB)
Will announce his Commitment on September 10th 👀
Where Should He Go?https://t.co/yNEdVAWW5U pic.twitter.com/g4LRA3CTRM
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) August 7, 2023
