Linebacker, New Mexico, to 1976

Robin Cole

Born
Sep 11, 1955, in Los Angeles, California

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Robin Cole played linebacker at New Mexico (to 1976). The Pittsburgh Steelers took Cole in the first round, No. 21 overall in the 1977 NFL Draft.

At a glance

Best season
1976
WAC Lineman of the Year
Drafted
No. 21
Overall, 1977 NFL Draft (Pittsburgh Steelers)

Honors

All-America: UPI second team 1976; AP third team 1976; NEA second team 1976

Players of the year, conference and regional honors: Wikipedia’s lists (CC BY-SA), each linked from its honor.

The teams in those years

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In the NFL

Pro Bowl: 1984

Pro Bowls and All-Pro teams by NFL season: rosters and honors, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).

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