Cole Principe
Sophomore offensive lineman on Rice's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′4″ · 310 lb · Brea, CA · Orange Lutheran
Recruiting
IOL recruit
No. 2990 nationally · Signed with Rice
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 offensive lineman on Rice's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rice in 2025.
Cole Principe
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Rice3-star out of Orange Lutheran
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Scott Abell
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Rice -- now projected as a developmental piece up front.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
Rice has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen.
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rice
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Offensive line · Rice
Returning around him
- 39% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- Transfer portal: -2 net (20 in / 22 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rice · Last season: 5-8 · Talent rank #100 · 2026 recruiting class #104
Background
Pronunciation Guide 2025 True freshman who action in seven games and started four of the last five, becoming the first true freshman to start on the O-line at Rice since Isaac Klarkowski in 2019… Made his debut at UTSA with 11 snaps and then stepped into a primary role with 58 snaps vs. UConn… Co...