Cole Rusk, TE, Arizona: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
|
Attribute |
Details
|
|---|---|
|
Name |
Cole Rusk |
|
Position |
Tight End (TE) |
|
Number |
14 |
|
Class |
6th Year |
|
School |
Arizona |
|
Height / Weight |
6’6″ / 250 lbs |
|
Hometown / HS |
Rock Island, IL / Rock Island HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
|
Season |
Team |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Avg |
TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2022 |
Eastern Michigan |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0.0 |
0 |
|
2023 |
Murray State |
11 |
39 |
507 |
13.0 |
6 |
|
2025 |
Illinois |
13 |
19 |
217 |
11.4 |
1 |
|
25 |
58 |
724 |
12.5 |
7 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on athletic history and current developmental trajectory.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.68 – 4.75s
- Vertical Jump: 33.5″ – 35.0″
- Broad Jump: 9’10” – 10’2″
- Bench Press: 20 – 22 reps
- 20-Yard Shuttle: 4.25 – 4.35s
4. Scouting & Transfer Notes
Transfer Pathway
Eastern Michigan (2021-22) → Murray State (2023) → Illinois (2024-25) → Arizona (2026)
Key Strengths
- Receiving Versatility: Former wide receiver background provides advanced route-running and high-level ball tracking.
- Physical Profile: Prototypical height (6’6″) and a wide catch radius make him a primary red-zone target.
- Resilience: Successfully returned from a season-ending injury in 2024 to play all 13 games in 2025 at the Power 4 level.
Developmental Focus
Arizona’s coaching staff is focusing on using his “long” frame to handle Big 12 physicality, specifically improving his inline blocking to complement his established receiving skills.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
*pending*
All-Star Game Notes
*pending*
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
*pending*
2027 NFL Draft Cole Rusk