With a couple spots still available, Texas Tech added to the immediate defensive line rotation with Louisiana-Monroe transfer Myles Cole.

Cole, who checks in at 6-foot-6, 295 pounds, entered the portal on February 4th, 2022 and says the process wasn't too stressful.

"It wasn't a stressful process. I really liked it. Just putting my name out there and seeing what happens. What I did was I put it in the hands of God, he just took care of everything else. It's been a really good process."

Cole chose Texas Tech over offers from UNLV, Northwestern State, Incarnate Word, Prairie View A&M, UAB, Western Kentucky, Buffalo, TCU and North Texas. He says it was the coaches and the academics that helped him with his decision.

"Basically everything (stood out). Texas Tech checked all the boxes, even the small little details they made sure it was done right. Mainly it was the chemistry of the coaching staff and also the academics that really made a huge impact for me."

Texas Tech defensive line coach Zarnell Fitch was the lead recruiter for Cole and the two got to connect over his official visit this weekend.

"He just keeps it real and keeps it real honest. Outside of that, there's an actual need for me at Texas Tech. He's also a great coach. We've been watching some of the installs, I've been in a few of the meetings and it's pretty easy to pick up the defense.

The coaches also want to see you succeed, they put your best interest ahead of theirs sometimes. That's what I really like about coach Fitch."

Cole says he was hosted on his visit by Texas Tech pass rusher Tyree Wilson and the two had a good connection.

The coaches see Cole fitting in at multiple spots along the defense and the versatile lineman says that suits his game.

"They see me playing multiple positions across the defensive line. Right now I'm 295, I can easily gain weight or I can easily lose it, that's just how my body works. They see that and I can play multiple positions across the front.

I bring a whole bunch of power, grind and just being sound. I bring my experience and being a coachable player."

Cole has two years of eligibility remaining and is expected to arrive over the next few weeks, most likely in May.

"I wanna arrive in May sometime. Really just the next few weeks I'd say."

Cole says he's excited to be a Red Raider and can't wait for the fans to hear his name out on the field.

"They should expect just a hard-working player, one who is dedicated to his craft and his game. Also someone that loves Texas Tech. Look forward to hearing my name and I'm excited to represent Texas Tech in a positive way."

In his Louisiana-Monroe career, Cole has been credited with 41 tackles, 3.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks.