Cole Wisniewski

BIRDSEED

Was a three-year starter as a QB and safety out of Sparta (WI) High School, helping the program earn its first ever playoff win as a sophomore in 2018 ... In his senior season won conference defensive player of the year while also earning all-conference honors at the QB position

Served as a three-sport athlete at Sparta High School, playing football, basketball and running track during his high school career, even filling in as the mascot for sports he wasn't playing when necessary

Began his career as a LB at North Dakota State before transitioning to safety in 2023

During his undergraduate studies at North Dakota State, earned a variety of academic honors ... Was selected to the College Sports Communications All-America first-team in 2023, earned the MVFC Commissioner's Academic Excellence Award twice (2021-22) and won the 2023 MVFC Scholar-Athlete of the year Award

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

Played collegiately at North Dakota State (2021-23) and Texas Tech (2025), appearing in 61 games (33 starts) ... Totaled 294 tackles (177 solo), 20 PDs, 11.5 TFLs, 8 INTs, 5 FFs and 2 FR

In his lone season at Texas Tech, posted 73 tackles (36 solo), 6 TFLs, 5 PDs, 2 FFs and 1 FR, earning All-Big 12 honorable mention honors ... Also was a semifinalist for Comeback Player of the Year Award for his stellar play after missing the entire 2024 season with a foot injury

Earned consensus FCS All-American honors in 2023 after starting 14 games and leading all division players with 8 INTs (tied single-season NDSU record) ... His 239 INT return yards led all FCS players