#37
Adam Cole
Returning to East Carolina for 2026
Fr. · Asheboro → Southwestern Randolph
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Adam Cole
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
East Carolina
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · East Carolina
Returning around him
- 51% of 2024 offensive production back (Solid continuity)
- 1 East Carolina player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -2 net (24 in / 26 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
East Carolina · Last season: 9-4 · Talent rank #78 · 2026 recruiting class #93
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #11339
Peaked at #11339 this season.
Background
Junior in the classroom … Appeared in three career games (no starts) all in 2025 … Walk-on in the fall of 2023. 2025 (East Carolina): Played in three games for the Pirates … Experienced action against Campbell, BYU and Army but did not record any stats. 2024 (East Carolina): Did not compete durin...