2024 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Cole Burgess, WR, Cortland

• Name: Cole Burgess
• Position: WR
• College: Cortland
• Height: 6 foot
• Weight: 195
• Instagram: @cb.1five

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2024 NFL Draft?

I can play ball. I’ve dominated every level I’ve played at and I believe I can make an immediate impact on any NFL roster. I have a great work ethic that was developed through years of hard work and molded through facing adversity along the way. I can make plays on both offense and special teams and have great knowledge for the game. I’m a student of the game and learn things fast, so I know I’ll absorb an NFL playbook like a sponge and use the coaches to help develop my game even more.

At what age were you first interested in the sport of football?

 I got into football when I was 7 after I watched the movie “The Game Plan” with my parents. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?

I will provide instant value to your team.

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

I would probably donate to animals in need or something like that.

What is the best advice you have ever received?

People never forget the way you make them feel.

Who was your childhood hero?

Scooby Doo

Who is the most underrated teammate in your locker room at your school?

Jaden Martinez

What is your biggest pet peeve?

Getting notifications on my phone

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

Professor Glennon at Cortland

Overcoming adversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?

Going through Covid in 2020 and dealing with my suspension in 2021 was the greatest obstacle I ever had to overcome. Not being able to play football for over 2 years was hard but it taught me some great lessons that helped me get to where I am today. Hard Work, dedication, and patience were some of those lessons I learned as well as a newfound appreciation for the game, knowing that having the opportunity to play is never a guarantee. 

Tell me something about your school and why it is so special to you?

I went to a super small school in Upstate New York and graduated with less than 70 kids in my class. It’s special to me because of all the memories I made with my friends throughout the years. Whether it was through sports, school, or hanging out, we made a lot of great memories in Greenwich.

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house what would it be?

Jersey Mikes 

What is your favorite snack food?

Hot Fries

What is your degree in?

Physical Education 

If you could sell yourself in one sentence what would you say?

I’m a diamond in the rough.

If you could compare your play to one player in the NFL who would it be?

Jamarr Chase

What is your favorite game to play at the carnival/theme park?

Basketball

If you could have dinner with three people dead or alive, who would it be and why?

Drake, Michael Jordan, Joe Roga