Cole Wisniewski

Our College Grade

How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.

College Production

Texas Tech · Big 12

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Scouting Report

Texas Tech · 2026 draft class

Cole Wisniewski is a safety from Texas Tech who transferred from North Dakota State and became one of the most valuable safeties in the country during the 2025 season earning a spot on PFF's College Football 101 at number 75 overall. PFF's Wins Above Average metric ranked him as the 11th-most valuable safety in the nation reflecting his significant impact on Texas Tech's dramatic secondary turnaround in 2025. A successful FCS-to-Power Four transfer Wisniewski proved he could compete at the highest level of college football and earned an East-West Shrine Game selection for his efforts. His ability to contribute to a complete secondary transformation suggests strong football intelligence and adaptability to different schemes and competition levels. The leap from North Dakota State to Big 12 competition is significant and his production held up validating his skill set against Power Four competition. However detailed scouting data from major outlets is limited as he was not ranked on Bleacher Report's Big Board or The Draft Network's main rankings. His physical measurements and athletic testing will be important in determining his draft ceiling. His evaluation relies heavily on advanced metrics like PFF grades rather than traditional scouting report analysis which leaves some uncertainty about his projection. He profiles as a late Day Three or priority free agent prospect whose pre-draft process and combine testing will shape his final evaluation.

Honors

East-West Shrine Game selection (2026). PFF College Football 101 (2025)