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Texans add No. 9 LB in draft class, sign UDFA Dylan Cole

IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 7: Wide receiver Kevonte Martin-Manley #11 of the Iowa Hawkeyes fights off a tackle during the first quarter by linebacker Dylan Cole #31 of the Missouri State Bears on September 7, 2013 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 28-14. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)

  • The Houston Texans signed UDFA linebacker Dylan Cole out of FCS school Missouri State.
  • On the PFF Draft Big Board, Cole was the No. 9 linebacker, and 160th-ranked overall prospect.
  • He tested outstanding athletically, and should contribute to special teams immediately, with potential to contribute to defense in the future.
  • Cole had 17 run stops in three games against FBS competition 2014-2015, for a 15.5 run-stop percentage, which would tie with Ohio LB Blair Brown for the third-best number among the 2017 linebacker draft class. (Cole’s PFF data is limited to his games against FBS competition.)
  • In 2016 NFLPA Game, Cole played 31 snaps, made 2 stops, and gave up 1 reception on 2 targets for 18 yards.

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