Corbin Cole Recruiting Report: Cherokee Trail's 21.44 Speed DB
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Every recruiting cycle has a player whose numbers take off in his final season. In the Colorado class of 2027, Cherokee Trail defensive back Corbin Cole is one of them. He went from 14 tackles as a junior to 64 as a senior, and he backs up the film with real track speed: a 21.44 in the 200 meters.
This Athlete Strategy DB report breaks down his varsity career, his senior season week by week, his speed profile, where he ranks on our Colorado DB board, and the college programs that fit him best. Every chart below is interactive, so tap the tabs to switch views.
The Profile
Category | Details |
Class | 2027 (senior) |
School | Cherokee Trail HS, Aurora, CO |
Classification | CHSAA 5A |
Position | DB: corner, free safety, strong safety |
Height / Weight | 6'0" / 170 lbs |
2026 Team Record | 5-6 (MaxPreps) |
Track PRs | 100m 10.95 | 200m 21.44 | 400m 53.48 | LJ 18-4 |
Varsity Career: Three Seasons, One Climb
Corbin's growth shows up in every column. As a sophomore he logged 4 tackles in 4 varsity games. As a junior he made 14 tackles in 5 games and picked off 2 passes for 50 return yards, plus a caused fumble. As a senior he became a full-time playmaker: 64 tackles (26 solo, 38 assisted), 4 tackles for loss, 2 interceptions, 3 passes defended and a QB hurry in 9 games.
His tackles per game went from 1.0 to 2.8 to 7.1. Career totals across 18 varsity games: 82 tackles, 4 interceptions and 58 interception return yards.
The ASDB Read on His Numbers
Pursuit and support: 38 assisted tackles against 26 solo tells us he gets to the football and finishes plays with teammates, which is what you want from a safety.
Ball skills: 4 interceptions over his last 14 varsity games, spread across both his junior and senior seasons.
Downhill trigger: 4 tackles for loss as a senior shows he reads run quickly and fills the alley instead of waiting for the ball to come to him.
Senior Season Tracker
Corbin posted running totals on X during the season, which lets us track his pace. Through 4 games he had 17 tackles, 2 TFL, 1 interception and a QB pressure. Through 7 games he was up to 48 tackles and 4 TFL. That means he made 31 tackles in games 5 through 7, about 10 per game, right in the heart of league play. He finished with 64 tackles in 9 games after missing one game with an injury.
Two games stand out. In a 13-10 win over Northfield on Oct. 23, he made the game-sealing tackle on fourth down and a touchdown-saving pass breakup on fourth and 2. Against Castle View on Oct. 29, he reported 1 interception, 2 pass breakups and 5 solo tackles, and said he was targeted 5 times without allowing a catch.
"Proud of how we battled and finished!" Corbin Cole on X, after the Northfield win
Speed Lab
Speed is the separator in Corbin's profile. On the track he has run 10.95 in the 100 meters (April 23, 2026), 21.44 in the 200 meters (May 7, 2026) and 53.48 in the 400 meters (March 8, 2025), with an 18-4 long jump. MileSplit ranks his 200 meters No. 562 in the nation.
A 21.44 works out to an average of almost 21 miles per hour over 200 meters. For college staffs, verified track times carry more weight than a self-reported 40, because they come from timed races. That 200 time says he can carry speed over distance, which matters for a deep safety covering ground in the middle of the field.
On the ASDB Colorado DB Board
Our Colorado DB Rankings grade every submitted player on the same formula and then adjust for strength of schedule and classification. Corbin's raw score is 140.56. Cherokee Trail's schedule multiplier is 0.9848, which puts his adjusted score at 138.42 and ranks him 15th of 34 players on the board. The board average adjusted score is 139.63, so he sits right in the middle of a very strong group.
Where he separates is volume as a tackler: 38 assisted tackles against a board average of 22.9, and 4 TFL against an average of 2.9. His interception total (2) is also above the average of 1.7. The area to grow is pass breakups, where his 3 sit just below the 3.9 average. Turning more targets into PBUs is the clearest path to climbing the board.
Film Notes
His Weeks 1-10 highlight reel on Hudl runs four minutes and lists him at strong safety. In his own posts he describes himself as a corner and safety, and he has lined up at both. That versatility is a selling point, because college staffs want DBs who can play more than one spot.
There is also a built-in audience for his tape. His Cherokee Trail teammate, cornerback Cristian Mbamarah, has reported offers from Kansas State, Northwestern, Iowa State and Duke. College coaches who come to Cherokee Trail for Mbamarah are already watching the same secondary Corbin plays in.
What to Build Next
The Athlete Strategy DB development plan for Corbin heading into camp season:
Add mass: at 6'0" and 170 pounds, adding good weight will help him hold up as a tackler at the safety spot at the college level.
Get verified testing: pair his track times with a laser 40 and shuttle at a college camp so staffs have football-specific numbers.
Play the ball: build on his 3 passes defended. Converting more targets into breakups and picks is the fastest way to raise his grade.
Show nickel reps: film at nickel or slot corner would show staffs he can match up in space, not just play from depth.
College Fit
Based on his size, production, speed and the level of competition he played against, Athlete Strategy DB projects Corbin as a safety or nickel with corner flexibility. As of this report, we found no publicly reported offers for him, so this is a fit analysis, not a list of offers.
FCS: Northern Colorado is the top realistic Division I target. It is in-state, in the Big Sky, and Aurora's own Cam Chapa (Eaglecrest HS) became a 2025 First Team All-Big Sky safety there with 88 tackles.
Division II (RMAC): CSU Pueblo, Western Colorado, Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Mesa and Chadron State give him playing-time paths at winning programs close to home.
FBS walk-on: a preferred walk-on route at Colorado State is a stretch, but his 200 time gives him a number that gets attention.
Sources and Data Notes
Where do these numbers come from?
Football stats: MaxPreps career page, entered by the Cherokee Trail coaching staff, last updated Nov. 2, 2026.
Track marks: MileSplit Colorado personal records.
Week-by-week totals and game notes: Corbin's posts on X (@cmcole1114).
Board ranking: Athlete Strategy DB Colorado DB Rankings, 34 submissions as of Nov. 10, 2026.
College program facts: school and conference releases (Northern Colorado, RMAC, CSU Pueblo, Western Colorado). Mbamarah offers: Sports Illustrated.
Are there any differences between sources?
MaxPreps lists 8 interception return yards for his senior season, while his ASDB stat submission lists 28. This report uses the MaxPreps figure. His raw score on the board uses the submitted figure, a difference of 0.4 points.
How is the ASDB adjusted score calculated?
Raw score = INT x10 + PBU x8 + forced fumbles x4 + fumble recoveries x3 + defensive TDs x6 + sacks x2 + TFL x1.5 + solo tackles x2 + assisted tackles x1 + INT return yards x0.02. The adjusted score multiplies the raw score by a classification factor and a strength of schedule factor built from MaxPreps team records.
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