Nick Cole signed as a rookie free agent with the Eagles in 2006, and has seen action in all 44 regular and postseason contests (one start). A back-up center and blocking back in certain short-yardage situations, Cole provides quality depth on the offensive line.

2008 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Started at LG vs. NYG (11/9)

2007 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Started his 1st NFL game at LG vs. NYG (12/9)

2006 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Played in all 16 games in his rookie campaign as the backup center behind Jamaal Jackson, and also contributed time as the blocking back in certain short-yardage situations
• Played the majority of the game at center vs. Atl. (12/31/06) after the starters were pulled midway through the first qtr.
• Played in his first NFL game at Hou. (9/10/06)

BIRDSEED:

• His favorite TV programs include: Criminal Minds, Cops, Crime 360, anything on the Discover Channel and all three versions of CSI. "I love shows that make you think while you're watching them. They have something that you need to try and figure out."
• His favorite music artists include: Z-Ro, Trae, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire, and Paul Wall

PERSONAL:

• Resides in Philadelphia and Redmond, WA
• Raised by his mother, Marietta, who is a manager at the Fort Sill commissary in Lawton, OK, which provides groceries to military personnel, retirees, and their families. Has one older brother, Felom, and one older sister, Katrice. Felom currently attends Cameron University in Lawton, OK, and is majoring in business. Katrice graduated from Cameron and works in a correctional facility in Oklahoma
• Attended Eisenhower (OK) HS, where he was a three-year starter at LG and earned all-state honors in his senior campaign. Also was a shotput and discus thrower for the track team. Placed 4th in the state in the shot put as a senior on just one throw (ironically that was the only throw that was not disqualified)
• Grew up in Lawton, OK, a middle class area of about 100,000 people. A number of recent NFL players have come from the Lawton area: Will Shields (Chiefs/retired), Jammal Brown (Saints), Marcus Henry (Jets), Larry Birdine (Broncos)
• Concentrated mostly on football growing up. Also spent his free time in the weight room and playing basketball
• Loves to cook. His best dish is lasagna
• Enjoys video games and going to movies. His favorite actor is Forest Whitaker
• His first job was delivering newspapers at age 9
• Grew up a huge fan of the Chicago Bulls and idolized Michael Jordan
• Would like to own his own night club one day. "I really just want to be my own boss someday."
• His favorite movie is "Boys in the Hood" and his favorite TV show is "Martin"
• Was a huge fan of "Scooby Doo" growing up
• Majored in business administration and management
• Full name: Nicholas Darnell Cole

IN THE TRENCHES
His definition of an O-lineman: "You've got to be dirty, you've got to be tough, and you've got to be smart. It's not an easy job, but someone's got to do it. You can't worry about the glory or you'll never make it."
His favorite O-lineman: Will Shields: "Will grew up in Lawton, just like me. He's what you look up to if you're a young guy trying to make it in this league. He's a great player that went to a lot of Pro Bowls. I think every o-lineman wants to achieve that status. Just an aggressive, great player, who isn't afraid to put it all on the line."
Versatility on the line: A three-year starter at guard and tackle at New Mexico State, Cole proved to be a jack of all trades in his rookie season on the Eagles offensive line. Not only did he take valuable snaps as the team's backup center, but he also was used as a blocking back in certain short-yardage situations. "I'll do whatever they want me to do. When you break it down, it's still going out there and hitting people, and I know I can do that."

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
A three-year starter at New Mexico State, played guard and tackle, notching a school record 40 straight starts. Helped the Aggies finish 24th in the nation in passing yds./game (266.0 avg.).