Football | 7/25/2020 10:47:00 AM

Cole Touted as FCS Preseason All-American by Phil Steele

LORMAN, Miss. – For the second time this preseason, senior Qwynnterrio Cole from the Alcorn State University football program was recognized as an All-American as he was named to the Preseason FCS Fourth-Team by Phil Steele.
 
The defensive back was previously distinguished on the FCS Preseason All-America Team by College Sports Journal on June 17.
 
A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Cole is a two-time HBCU All-America and two-time SWAC All-Conference First-Team honoree in 2018 and 2019.
 
Cole led the Braves in interceptions last season with five, which ranked second in the SWAC. He shined in the SWAC Championship game with 10 tackles against Southern. Cole wrapped-up 86 tackles on the season.
 
In 2018, Cole earned a spot on the HERO Sports Sophomore All-America Team after leading the Braves in tackles with 77. He also recorded three interceptions, 4.5 tackles for a loss, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery that season.
 
Click here to view Steele's Preseason All-America and All-Conference Teams. Cole was one of 12 Braves to be honored on Steele's Preseason SWAC All-Conference Teams yesterday.
 
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