Trent Cole was drafted No. 146 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 176 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 10 · #146 overall
Trent Cole Cincinnati Draft
Trent Cole was drafted No. 146 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 176 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
2× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #146
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 176
- Years as starter
- 9
- Career AV
- 683rd at Cincinnati
- Pro Bowls
- 2
The pick
How Trent Cole came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 236 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 169 prospect59.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
176 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value
- Games played
- 176
- Seasons as a starter
- 9
- Career approximate value
- 683rd among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6697% of career value
- Final season
- 201611 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 146
Who came off the board on either side of Trent Cole.
Notre Dame
UConn
Miami (OH)
Wisconsin
Cincinnati in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Trent Cole in the 2005 NFL Draft
Trent Cole is a Defensive end out of Cincinnati selected No. 146 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft. 176 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Trent Cole drafted?
Trent Cole was selected No. 146 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/trent-cole.
What college did Trent Cole play for?
Trent Cole played college football at Cincinnati in the Conference USA. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Trent Cole's NFL career turn out?
176 regular-season games · 9 seasons as a starter · 68 career approximate value Accolades: 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/trent-cole.