Cole Nilles
Texas State Bobcats
66
Depth2nd String / Backup
Is Cole Nilles starting?
Cole Nilles is listed 2nd string at MLB for Texas State Bobcats.
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Making His Case
In 2025: 27 tackles, 3 TFL, 0 sacks. That's 2% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 66 overall (Depth tier).
Team Share2%
Philadelphia, PA
- Jersey
- #45
- Class
- JR/TR
- Height
- 6'4"
- Weight
- 252 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Tkl | TFL | Sacks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | 3 | 0 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- High School
- Air Force Prep
- Hometown
- U S A F Academy, CO
Why this rating?
On a 71-rated defense; 68th-percentile production (×0.88 for competition level) put them +1 vs unit starters → 66.
Team defense (SP+)
71
Rating basis
On-field stats
On-field production
Outperforms 68% of peers
Strength of schedule
Faces easier competition — rating adjusted down (×0.88)
Depth-chart adjustment
+1 for role; −6 depth penalty
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
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Team Role
27 tkl · 3 TFL · 0 sacks
Usage / Involvement40%
Depth at MLB · Texas State Bobcats
- 11675Terrence Cooks IIStarter
- 24566Cole NillesYou
- 3–54Jordan Sample
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.