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Justin Mitchell Alexander Cole (born November 22, 1987) is an American former professional football linebacker. He played college football at San Jose State, where in 49 games he recovered five fumbles and forced another four.[1]

Key Information

Cole was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns, Oakland Raiders, Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

Early life

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Cole attended Chino Hills High School,[2] where he was credited with 36 tackles and four quarterback sacks and was named his team's "Most Improved Player" as a senior. He received first-team All-Sierra League and second-team All-Inland Empire honors in 2004.

Regarded as a two-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was not listed among the top prospects of his class.[3]

College career

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After redshirting his initial year at San Jose State, Cole recorded 32 tackles, including 9.5 tackles for loss, and 4.0 quarterback sacks in his freshman year. He earned freshman All-America recognition from the Sporting News. Cole added 36 tackles in his sophomore season.

In his junior year, Cole doubled his career tackle total with 68 stops, and also had 5.0 sacks (sixth in the WAC). He came up with his first career interception, a 62-yard interception return for a touchdown and his single game career best of 12 tackles (1 solo, 11 assisted) against Boise State. He earned a Second-team All-WAC selection, which he also received in his senior year. Cole graduated from San Jose State with a B.S. in business management in 2010.[4]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m) 		242 lb
(110 kg) 		4.76 s 1.63 s 2.70 s 4.42 s 7.13 s 34+1⁄2 in
(0.88 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 22 reps
All values from NFL Combine[5]

St. Louis Rams

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After being signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad on September 4, 2011, he was signed by the St. Louis Rams on November 14.

Cleveland Browns

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Cole signed with the Cleveland Browns on July 24, 2013.[6] The Browns cut Cole on August 30.[7]

Oakland Raiders

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Cole was signed by the Oakland Raiders during the 2014 offseason, but was released on August 24, 2014.[8]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

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Cole was signed to the Saskatchewan Roughriders practice roster on October 8, 2014.[9] Cole was waived on November 6.[10]

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

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Cole played in five games for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2015, recording three defensive tackles and two sacks. He played in 11 games for the Blue Bombers in 2016, recording 15 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, five sacks, one interception and two forced fumbles.[11]

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Justin Cole

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Justin Cole is an American painter known for his abstract figurative works that fuse classical realist techniques with abstract expressionist approaches to explore themes of the human condition, metaphysical questions, consciousness, and mortality. Born in 1995, he lives and works in Brooklyn, New York, where he creates paintings that blend traditional figuration with contemporary abstraction, often incorporating vivid underpaintings and layered compositions built from reference images combined with landscapes and floral elements. Cole earned his BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, after training in illustration where he studied classical realism and the techniques of Old Masters such as Michelangelo, Goya, and Rembrandt. His influences also include abstract expressionists like Joan Mitchell, Franz Kline, and Mark Rothko, which inform his deliberate shift away from strict realism toward more expressive and reactive mark-making. Beyond painting, Cole has a background in music, which he approaches with similar creative principles after pausing it during art school. His work has gained recognition through numerous exhibitions, including solo shows such as What’s Ripe Will Rot at Lyles & King in New York (2025) and group presentations like Beating Loneliness at MONTI8 Gallery in Rome (2025), Burning Daylight at Sébastien Bertrand in Geneva (2024), and Warmly Still at Shoreditch Modern in London (2024). Cole's paintings have been featured in publications including Juxtapoz and FAD Magazine, reflecting his growing presence in the contemporary art scene.

Early life

Justin Cole was born in 1995. Limited public information is available about his exact birth date, birthplace, family background, or childhood. He earned his BFA from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan, where he trained in illustration, studying classical realism and techniques of Old Masters such as Michelangelo, Goya, and Rembrandt. His influences include abstract expressionists Joan Mitchell, Franz Kline, and Mark Rothko. He also has a background in music, which he paused during art school.

Career

Cole is known for his abstract figurative paintings that combine classical realist techniques with abstract expressionist approaches, exploring themes of the human condition, metaphysical questions, consciousness, and mortality. He creates layered compositions using vivid underpaintings, reference images, landscapes, and floral elements. His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows in recent years, including the solo exhibition What’s Ripe Will Rot at Lyles & King in New York (2025) and group shows Beating Loneliness at MONTI8 Gallery in Rome (2025), Burning Daylight at Sébastien Bertrand in Geneva (2024), and Warmly Still at Shoreditch Modern in London (2024). His paintings have appeared in publications such as Juxtapoz and FAD Magazine.
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