Lavonte Cole is a three-star recruit from Thomasville, GA (No. 1,358 in the 2026 class) who has not played in South Alabama's 8 games this season.
Where Cole comes from
- Thomasville, GA
- Thomasville
- About 250 miles from Hancock Whitney Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class.
Where Cole fits
South Alabama lists 12 running backs this season.
South Alabama running backs with a game this season
South Alabama is 4-4. Next: at Louisiana, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Thomasville, GA
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Major Applewhite
Pass share
37.6%
215 pass / 357 run
Plays / game
71.5
8 games
Team sack rate
5.0%
241 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at running back for South Alabama -- now graded to hold down a real role in the running back room.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Quality starterThree-star HS recruit
South Alabama has produced 3 All-Conference running backs.
Joined South Alabama in 2026
- 2026 South Alabama ApplewhiteYear 1 · Games –
- High school ThomasvilleThomasville, GA · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,358 in the 2026 class. Signed with South Alabama.
2026
- Signed with South AlabamaThree-star, out of Thomasville
