Tyrek Cole is a cornerback recruit out of Miramar (Fla.). He checks in at 5’11.5 and 170 pounds.
Tyrek Cole recruit scouting report: Smooth cornerback
What makes Tyrek Cole so good?
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As of March, he holds offers from more than 30 schools, including Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and others. He is rated as the No. 5 cornerback in the country by a composite of the four major services (247sports, Rivals, ESPN, Scout), and a top-75 player. The consensus four-star won the DB MVP at the Miami Nike Camp in March, and has been invited to The Opening in July.
Note: This is a scouting report. Where a player is or is not committed is irrelevant. A player may change his commitment status several times before National Signing Day, but his skills likely won't change much. Omission of recruiting status is intentional.
Cole can be found on twitter @Cole_Island
Why is Cole rated to highly? Let’s take a look at his highlights.
Cole has adequate height. While he’s not quite 6’0, he is a legit 5’11.5, as measured at multiple combines. He can pack on 15-20 pounds on his frame in a good strength and conditioning program.
Cole has good top-end speed. He is not the fastest recruit in the country, but he does have tremendous acceleration, able to play off-man and trail techniques, catching back up to the receiver effortlessly.
He also has very fluid hips, some of the best in his class. He doesn’t take many false steps, either, and with his hips and acceleration, is able to easily mirror the best receivers in South Florida.
Cole also has a natural feel for the game, showing good recognition skills on tape. And his ball skills are very good. He comes down with his fair share of interceptions, and sometimes even peels off his man to cause a PBU on a ball intended for a different receiver. Cole has good vertical leaping skills, as well.
At 170 pounds, he is far from the best press player in the world. He is a very aggressive corner, but the strength is just not there at this point. Whether he becomes a better press corner in college as he adds muscle is an important question.
Cole is not the best tackler and that should improve if he works on his technique, and also as he adds good muscle mass in college.
Cole has the potential to be a multi-year starter at the BCS level and an NFL player.
