Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Cole Wisniewski
School: North Dakota State
Height/Weight: 6-4/218 lbs.
Player Background
– 2-Star Recruit
– Played football, baseball, and basketball in high school
– FCS First-Team All-American in 2023
-Transferred from North Dakota State to Texas Tech
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 117 Tackles
– 8 Interceptions
– 5 Passes Defended
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 72.7 PFF Run Defense Grade
– 76.9 PFF Coverage Grade
– Missed Tackle Rate of 12.5%
– 61 Defensive Stops
Player Traits
– Excellent instincts for the ball
– Physical player
– Good technique as a tackler
– Shows burst and speed when closing
– Underrated coverage ability
Player Summary
Cole Wisniewski is a veteran college football player, just not at the FBS level. He thrived as a playmaker at the FCS powerhouse North Dakota State and now looks to do the same in the Big 12 next season with Texas Tech. He is a proven ball hawk for the Bison, and despite missing the 2024 season due to injury, he is poised for a big season in 2025. Seeing him going against tougher competition, especially in an offensive powerhouse conference like the Big 12, will do wonders for his evaluation. For now, his film at North Dakota State shows enough tackling ability, awareness, and instincts to trust that he will be successful this Fall.