Cole Thomas Van Lanen (born April 23, 1998) is an American football offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wisconsin.[1]
No. 78 – Green Bay Packers | |||||||
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Position: | Offensive guard | ||||||
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Born: | Green Bay, Wisconsin | April 23, 1998||||||
Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 305 lb (138 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Bay Port High School (Suamico, Wisconsin) | ||||||
College: | Wisconsin (2017–2020) | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2021 / round: 6 / pick: 214 | ||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
Career NFL statistics as of 2021 | |||||||
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Professional career
On May 1, 2021, Van Lanen was selected 214th overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2021 NFL Draft.[2] On May 13, 2021, Packers signed Van Lanen to a four-year rookie deal.[3] On August 31, 2021, Packers released Van Lanen as part of their final roster cuts.[4] He was signed to the practice squad the next day.[5] He was elevated to the active roster on December 18 ahead of a week 15 game against Baltimore Ravens.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers.[7]
References
- ^ "Cole van Lanen | Football".
- ^ "2021 NFL Draft: Packers select Wisconsin OL Cole Van Lanen in the sixth round, No. 214 overall". packers.com. May 1, 2021. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign seven draft picks". packers.com. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". packers.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign 16 players to practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign S Shawn Davis to active roster". packers.com. Retrieved December 18, 2021.
- ^ "Packers sign 10 free agents". Packers.com. January 25, 2022.