Brian

Cole

He joins three other Vikings, including T Blake Brendel, S Brian Cole and OL Tyler Higby. This does not mean that Jefferson, or any of the names, contracted COVID-19 - as Jefferson could have been added as a precautionary measure after coming in contact with someone inside the organization who tested positive. Either way, Jefferson must quarantine and receive medical clearance before returning to the team.

Cole spent time at East Mississippi Community College before playing 17 games with the Bulldogs from 2018-2019. He totaled 78 tackles, 10.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, four pass deflections and two interceptions, while also notably being named team captain in 2019. The former four-star athlete recruit possesses the type of size (6-foot-1 and 213-pounds) and athleticism to warrant this late-round selection, but he’ll need to prove his worth on special teams in order to make this roster.