Chris Cole, elite 2024 LB, names 2 SEC finalists days away from commitment
By Andrew Olson
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Chris Cole is ready to make his college decision. After picking up scholarship offers from 26 schools, the elite linebacker from Virginia has narrowed things down to 6 teams ahead of his big announcement this weekend.
Georgia and Tennessee made the final 6 for Cole. The blue-chip prospect is also considering Miami, Penn State, USC and Virginia Tech. Cole will have 1 team celebrating some big news on Sunday.
BREAKING: 4-star LB Chris Cole will announce his college commitment LIVE on 247Sports.?
Cole is the No. 6 linebacker prospect in the Class of 2024. @Chris_Cole3 x #CommitHQ
⏰: September 10 – 6PM ET
?: https://t.co/luqWOq3VxW pic.twitter.com/DwZKSz0QAS— 247Sports (@247Sports) September 7, 2023
A Salem standout, Cole is listed as measuring 6-3 and 210 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Cole is rated 4-stars, the No. 1 player in Virginia, No. 6 linebacker and No. 56 prospect overall in the Class of 2024.
Cole visited the teams contending for his commitment while he was on summer vacation. He documented his trips to Athens and Knoxville on social media, sporting jersey No. 9 for visit photos with both teams.
Had a GREAT visit @GeorgiaFootball thanks for having me.
Is this Home ??? #godawgs @CoachSchuUGA @KirbySmartUGA pic.twitter.com/nSsiAajrkf— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) June 18, 2023
Had a great time at the Rocky Top !! #GBO @Vol_Football @coachjoshheupel @luc_brian @CoachTimBanks pic.twitter.com/X1xcVYc5HD
— Chris Cole (@Chris_Cole3) July 31, 2023
Fans can get a preview of what Cole could bring to the SEC by checking out his highlights below, via Hudl:
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