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11 Cole Neary

  • Position Tight End
  • Height 6-5
  • Weight 243
  • Class Fifth Year
  • Hometown Carroll, Iowa
  • Highschool Kuemper Catholic

Biography

2018: Played in two games ... caught three passes for 28 yards at Montana ... named one of six team captains.

2017: Saw significant playing time at tight end and on special teams in nine games ... recorded 15 receptions for 151 yards ... tallied two receptions for 32 yards against Valparaiso ... grabbed two receptions for 29 yards and one touchdown against Southwestern.

2016: Switched position to tight end and saw action in eight games as a reserve tight end ... was a significant contributor on special teams.

2015: Saw action in two games as a reserve quarterback.

2014:  Redshirted.

Prep: Was first team all-state as a senior and team offensive MVP ... led team to an undefeated season and state championship ... named all-district ... passed for 3,113 yards with 39 touchdowns to six interceptions ... as a junior, he threw for 2,192 yards with 27 touchdowns ... was second team all-state as a junior ... was also second team all-state in basketball and averaged 16.5 points per game.

Personal: Is the son of Donald and Mary Neary ... intends to major in biology at Drake.

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Historical Player Information

  • 6

    2014Freshman

    Quarterback
    6'4" 212 lbs
    6
  • 11

    2015Sophomore

    Quarterback
    6'4" 212 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2016Junior

    Tight End
    6'6" 226 lbs
    11
  • 11

    2017Senior

    Tight End
    6'5" 239 lbs
    11
  • 11
    C

    2018Fifth Year

    Tight End
    6'5" 243 lbs
    11
    C