Sparta's Cole Wisniewski Drafted by Eagles

0:00It's April 26th. This is NFL News Today Football coverage powered by AI. Texas Tech just shattered their NFL draft record with nine players selected, and it all wrapped up with Sparta, Wisconsin's own Cole Wysnefski going, to the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round, 244th overall pick. This safety became the Red Raiders final pick of the day, marking the first time Sparta High has ever sent a player to the league, huge for his. Wysnefski started at North Dakota State, where he helped snag an FCS national title in 2021, then transfer it to Texas Tech before the 2025 season, earning honorable mention all big 12 honors from the coaches. On the field last year for Tech, he ranked third with 78 tackles, added six tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and forced two fumbles. Dudes built like a tank at six foot four, 220 pounds. Draft experts gave him solid marks, a B plus from USA Today for his production, B minus from

1:04CBS, proving late round gems like him can ball out and change the game for small town kids chasing the