Cole Holland Cole Holland 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Keyser | 2028 State WV has gotten his junior season off to a great start on both sides of the ball for Keyser, and the 2028 LB looks like a different player physically compared to earlier in his career. Holland has filled out his frame well, and that added size has translated directly to more strength and physicality on film. He’s a tough, hard-nosed player who brings that edge to both sides of the ball as a fullback in Keyser’s Wing-T and at middle linebacker on defense. Holland embraces contact and plays with the physical style that fits perfectly in the Golden Tornadoes’ system.

9 carries 111 yards 1 touchdown INT

2028 RB/LB Cole Holland Cole Holland 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Keyser | 2028 State WV brought the physicality Keyser needed in the Golden Tornado’s Week 2 win over Lewis County. Holland ran for 111 yards and a touchdown on just 9 carries, doing most of his damage as a downhill runner between the tackles. Holland consistently ran through contact, fell forward, and dragged defenders for extra yards, making him tough to defend in Keyser’s Wing-T attack. He added to his night on defense with an interception that he returned inside the Minutemen’s 10-yard line, showing his impact on both sides of the ball. His hard-nosed running style complements Dominick Crawford’s speed in the backfield and is a nice 1-2 combination for Keyser.

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A healthy season from 2028 LB/RB Cole Holland could make a big difference for Keyser. Holland was limited to just five games as a sophomore, but the 6’0 200 linebacker has all the tools to become one of the Golden Tornado’s top performers this fall. He’s a physical, downhill defender who plays with the toughness and instincts to control the middle of the defense, and his size makes him well-suited for Keyser’s physical style of football. Holland is also expected to contribute in their Wing-T backfield, giving the Golden Tornado another dependable option to help replace last year’s production. If he can stay on the field, don’t be surprised if Holland puts together one of the bigger stock-rising seasons in the 2028 class.

Keyser is excited about 2028 LB Cole Holland Cole Holland 6'0" | 200 lbs | LB Keyser | 2028 State WV , as he played an important role for them as a freshman on varsity last season. He should take a nice step forward as a sophomore and be one of their top defensive players. Holland will also provide quality reps in the backfield on offense, but has a bright future as a linebacker prospect. He has an athletic frame for a young player and is a physical downhill runner on offense, which will translate to linebacker as well. Holland can cover ground and play short passes well in coverage for a young linebacker.