Matt Cole

Matt Cole is the current starting center for the Washington Redskins. He played college football at USC. The Washington Redskins selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 2018 NFLHC Draft.
==Early Life==
Cole was born in Salmon, Idaho on February 19th, 1995. 
===Recruiting===
==College Career==
Cole attended USC for five years. He was redshirted by the team in junior season. He was the Trojans' starting center in 2016 and 2017, replacing Sid Henson. 
===2013 Season===
Cole held the backup center job, behind Sid Henson, the team's star center.
===2014 Season===
Cole continued to work on honing his skills, while backing up Henson. Cole has said that Henson played an integral role in his development as a player. 
===2015 Season===
During the 2015 season, Cole was redshirted.
===2016 Season===
After playing a backup role his entire college career, Cole was finally named the team's starting center. Henson graduated and entered the NFL Draft, freeing up the position for Cole. 
===2017 Season===
In Matt Cole's second season as a starter, he began gaining recognition for his ability to control the trenches, fending off opposing lineman with impressive ferocity. He was named to the All Pac-12 team. Cole also received national praise, becoming an All-American in his final season. 
==Professional Career==
===Pre-draft===
Cole was considered one of the best prospects at the center position to ever enter the NFLHC Draft. He was a clear-cut notch above the rest in his class. 
====Combine Statistics====
Height 	Weight	Vertical	Broad 	Bench Press
6ft 6in	290 lb	23.5in 	9ft 3in	31 reps
===Draft===
Cole was selected with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NFLHC Draft by the Washington Redskins. He was the first center taken in the draft and the highest a player at the position had ever been taken. 
====Player Rating====
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Year	Team	Rating	Change
2018	WAS 	83 	N/A