University of South Alabama Athletics

As A Redshirt Freshman (2016): Joined the program prior to the start of spring drills.

High School Highlights: A four-year letterwinner at Hueytown High ... Helped the Golden Gophers qualify for the state 5A playoffs his freshman year — HHS would finish 13-1 that fall after advancing to the semifinals — and state 6A playoffs when he was a sophomore.

Personal: Full name is Michael Anthony Cole Jr. ... Born Dec. 11, 1996, in Brighton, Ala. ... Son of Michael Sr. and Gloria Cole ... Cousin, T.J. Carter, is a defensive lineman at Kentucky ... Cousin, Corey Chamblin, lettered four years in football at Tennessee Tech from 1995-98 ... Favorite movie is “Inception” ... Favorite teams are the Seattle Seahawks and Golden State Warriors ... Favorite athletes are Russell Wilson and Stephen Curry ... Favorite musical artists are Drake, Chance the Rapper, Frank Ocean and Elevation Worship ... Favorite food is fried chicken ... Enjoys photography and exercise in his free time ... Major is exercise science.