File TE-43 · National rank 1128 · 2027 class
Cole Rusk
6'5"Height
250 lbWeight
Representation
Lift Sports Management
Unverified
Lift Sports Management
Unverified
Quick Notes
Cole Rusk is a redshirt senior tight end who landed at Arizona after stops at Illinois and Murray State and projects as a starter. He profiles as a dependable college contributor.
Agent / Representation
Status
Represented
Unverified
AgencyLift Sports Management
Contactjfaires@liftsm.com
NotesNIL representation — LIFT Sports Management.
Verified2026-07-14
Board Standing
#43
TE / 978
#1128
Overall / 15102
Nearest at TE
- #41Terik Mulder5.6
- #42Caleb Odom5.5
- #43Cole Rusk5.5
- #44Jackson Bowers5.5
- #45Donovan Green5.4
Scouting Verdict
Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer (Illinois transfer) — 39 rec, 512 yds, 6 TD (2023). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.
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TE Keys
2025 · Illinois
19
Rec
Better than 78% of 364 TEs
217
Rec Yds
Better than 81% of 375 TEs
1
TD
Better than 61% of 366 TEs
Recruiting
★★★
Stars
#2129
National
#112
Position
#56
State
Career Production
2 college seasons
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Rec Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Illinois | 10 | 19 | 217 | 1 |
| 2023 | Murray State | 11 | 39 | 512 | 6 |
Transfer (2 stints)
Murray State→Illinois→Arizona
2026
★★★★
Stars
#170
National
#11
Position
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