Cole Mullins holds the RDT · Depth spot in Notre Dame Fighting Irish’s defensive tackle room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Cole Mullins is a 6'4", 280-pound defensive tackle from Hoschton, Georgia, who attended Mill Creek High School. A consensus three-star recruit rated as a top 65 prospect at his position, Mullins made his collegiate debut for Notre Dame against Texas A&M on September 13, 2025. In his freshman season, he appeared in all 12 games and recorded four total tackles, including two solo stops, along with a half sack and a pass breakup. He posted a season-high three tackles—two solo and one assisted—versus Purdue. Mullins also saw action on special teams, returning two squib kickoffs for 23 yards at Stanford. He returns as a redshirt sophomore in 2026.

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