2020 - FCS Preseason All-American
2019 - HBCU All-American
2019 - HBCU Preseason All-American
2019 - Preseason All-SWAC First Team
2019 - Top-25 In FCS For Interceptions Per Game (0.4)
2018 - HBCU All-American
2018 - All-SWAC First Team

2020 (Senior):
Team did not compete due to COVID-19 pandemic.

2019 (Junior):
Cole became a two-time HBCU All-American and SWAC All-Conference First-Team honoree in 2019. He led the defense with five interceptions on the year and was third in tackles with 86. Cole started in 12 of 13 games at safety. His five interceptions ranked second in the SWAC. Cole wrapped-up 10 tackles in the SWAC Championship against Southern. He also had 10 tackles versus Alabama A&M. Cole registered two interceptions in the victory over Prairie View A&M. Cole won the team's Spring Most Improved award from the defense in 2019.

2018 (Sophomore):
A 2018 HBCU All-American and All-Conference First-Team selection, Cole was named to the HERO Sports Sophomore All-America Team. He catapulted to the top of the Alcorn tackles list with a team-high 77. Cole also recorded 4.5 tackles for a loss, three interceptions a forced fumble and recovered a fumble. Cole started low on the depth chart and had to work his way into the top spot. He only started in seven games at various defensive back positions including both cornerback and safety, but earned all his playing time.