Cole Dellinger
Cole Dellinger is a three-star recruit from Clarkston, MI (No. 452 in the 2023 class) who has not played in Eastern Michigan's 9 games this season.
Where Dellinger comes from
- Clarkston, MI
- Clarkston
- About 50 miles from Rynearson Stadium
- Three-star, No. 452 in the 2023 class; signed with Michigan State.
Where Dellinger fits
Eastern Michigan lists 19 offensive linemen this season.
Eastern Michigan offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 50th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Eastern Michigan is 4-5.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Clarkston, MI
Transferred to Eastern Michigan from Michigan State.
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for Eastern Michigan -- now graded as All-Conference caliber.
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The unit he anchors ranks 50th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Eastern Michigan has produced 3 All-Conference offensive linemen. 1 has gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Sidy Sow went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 Eastern Michigan CreightonYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalMichigan State to Eastern Michigan
- 2025 Michigan State SmithYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 Michigan State SmithYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 Michigan State BarnettYear 1 · Games –
- High school ClarkstonClarkston, MI · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 452 in the 2023 class. Signed with Michigan State.Also from Clarkston: Desman Stephens II (USC) and Hayden Flavin (Northwestern).
Moves
- Transferred from Michigan State to Eastern Michigan, Jan 11, 2026.
2023
- Signed with Michigan StateThree-star, out of Clarkston
2026
- Transferred to Eastern Michiganfrom Michigan State
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Harlon Barnett, Jonathan Smith and Chris Creighton.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Eastern Michigan