Brooke’s Cole Bolen has been a productive two-way senior for the Bruins, making an impact as a running back and linebacker. He currently sits second on the team in tackles with 51 stops and 12 TFLs through seven games while also leading the team in rushing. Bolen’s effort carries over from offense to defense, where he plays a physical brand of football in the middle of the linebacking corps. He attacks downhill quickly and does a good job finding the football. Bolen is an under-the-radar senior whose production on both sides of the ball should draw interest from D3 programs this fall.

The production in all three phases from 2027 Brooke RB/LB Cole Bolen has been a major part of why the Bruins have opened the season 4-1. Bolen leads the team with 39 tackles and has 10 TFLs through five games, and is also leading Brooke in rushing as one of their most important players in the program. Bolen’s effort shows up on both sides of the ball, and he’s a quick downhill middle linebacker who finds the fall well. His senior film should be getting some attention from college programs this fall as an under-the-radar but good football player.

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Brooke’s physical style will revolve around players like 2027 RB/LB Cole Bolen Cole Bolen 5'10" | 190 lbs | LB/RB Brooke | 2027 WV . After putting together a strong junior season, Bolen is set to have an even bigger senior year as one of the Bruins’ top two-way players. He runs with power and falls forward, giving Brooke a dependable option between the tackles, while bringing that same downhill mentality to linebacker. If the Bruins establish the physical identity they’re aiming for this season, expect Bolen to be a big reason why.