Cole Redding is a safety from New Braunfels, Texas, who stands 5'10" and weighs 182 pounds. He attended New Braunfels High School, where he played defensive back and wide receiver, earning first-team all-district honors twice and first-team all-region recognition. In his high school career, Redding recorded 112 tackles, three interceptions, two kickoff return touchdowns, and 10 total touchdowns. He subsequently redshirted the 2025 season as a defensive back at Harding University, which finished 15-1 before losing to Ferris State in the NCAA Division II National Championship game. Redding is now a returning redshirt sophomore safety for the Baylor Bears.