Texas State Bobcats#10 · LB Cole Nilles
72 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 238 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Philadelphia, PA
Cole Nilles is a LB (#10) for Texas State, from Philadelphia, PA. In the 2026 season he has 13 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 3
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 9
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 3
Efficiency
Tackles per game 15
Sack rate 3
Coverage 8
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 7
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 14
Frame 15
Experience 13
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2026 season
13
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Cole Nilles career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TXST | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | TXST | 9 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | All | 13 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
10
35
31
10
26
14
52
48
3
27No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at San Diego State | L 29-31 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 26 | vs Incarnate Word | W 63-10 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs North Texas | W 49-35 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | at Texas | L 7-59 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowTexas State LB: #10
- ClassJunior
- HometownPhiladelphia, PA
Cole Nilles: Texas State LB profile and stats
Cole Nilles is a LB (#10) for Texas State, from Philadelphia, PA. This profile tracks Cole Nilles's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Texas State roster, the Pac-12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Texas State sits in the race, check the live Pac-12 standings.
Cole Nilles in the news
All newsRecapTexas State beat Incarnate Word 63-10 (Week 4, 2026)Texas State beat Incarnate Word 63-10 at Bobcat Stadium (TX). Now Texas State is 2-2, and Incarnate Word is 0-1.2026-09-26RecapTexas State beat North Texas 49-35 (Week 3, 2026)Texas State beat North Texas 49-35 at Bobcat Stadium (TX). Now Texas State is 1-2, and North Texas is 1-2.2026-09-19RecapUTSA beat Texas State 31-26 (Week 2, 2026)UTSA beat Texas State 31-26 at Bobcat Stadium (TX). Now UTSA is 2-0, and Texas State is 0-2.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Cole Nilles play for?
Cole Nilles plays for Texas State, wearing #10 at LB.
What position does Cole Nilles play?
Cole Nilles is a LB for Texas State.
How tall is Cole Nilles?
Cole Nilles is 6-4 and weighs 238 lb.
What year is Cole Nilles in?
Cole Nilles is listed as a junior on the Texas State roster.
Where is Cole Nilles from?
Cole Nilles is from Philadelphia, PA.
How many tackles does Cole Nilles have?
Cole Nilles has 13 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.