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Ex-Michigan standout earns starting role on NFL roster
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A former Michigan offensive lineman has earned a starting role on an NFL roster.
On Monday, Kent Somers, a writer for The Arizona Republic, reported that rookie Mason Cole is now the starting center for Arizona Cardinals after an injury to A.Q. Shipley. Cole was a four-year starter at Michigan.
Rookie Mason Cole now the starting center for Cardinals. 4-year starter at Michigan #cardscamp
— Kent Somers (@kentsomers) August 6, 2018
Cole was selected in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft, going 97th overall.
While at Michigan, Cole was a two-time Second Team All-B1G selection (2016, 2017) and helped anchor a sturdy offensive line for the Wolverines.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB