University of Minnesota Athletics

2017 Football Roster

Jonathan Femi-Cole (28)
NCAA Football: Fresno State v Minnesota

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Football vs MIAMI (OH) at TCF Bank Stadium, Sept. 15, 2018.  (Photo/Craig Lassig)
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Jonathan Femi-Cole (28)
NCAA Football: Fresno State v Minnesota

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Photo by: Bruce Kluckhohn
Jonathan Femi-Cole
Jersey Number 28

Jonathan Femi-Cole

  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Position:
    RB
  • Hometown:
    Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
  • High School:
    St. Andrew's College
PRONUNCIATION
2018 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in six games and rushed six times for 25 yards • Academic All-Big Ten. Game-by-Game: Rushed three times for 13 yards against Fresno State • competed against Miami • rushed one time for nine yards at Nebraska • competed against Indiana • caught one pass for 12 yards against Northwestern • gained two yards on one carry against Georgia Tech. 

2017 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in seven games and saw most of his action on special teams, where he notched two tackles • rushed nine times for 42 yards. Game-by-Game: Made his Minnesota and collegiate debut against Middle Tennessee where he carried the ball five times for 16 yards • competed on special teams against Illinois and at Iowa • gained 26 yards on four rushes at Michigan • made two tackles on special teams against Nebraska • competed at Northwestern.

2016 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see game action.

2015: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended St. Andrew’s College • played in eight games as a senior and rushed for 1,615 yards and 12 touchdowns • rushed 23 times for 137 yards and was named MVP in the 2014 National Underclassmen Combine All-American game in Myrtle Beach, S.C. • coached by Len Gurr • ranked as a three-star prospect by ESPN, Rivals and Scout, while 247Sports gave him two stars • Rivals had him as the No. 53 running back in his class • Scout listed him as the No. 1 running back in Ontario and the No. 154 running back in his class, while 247Sports had him at No. 2 for prospects in Ontario and at No. 164 for running backs • ESPN ranked him as the No. 4 recruit in his region and as the 129th-best running back • also lettered in basketball. 

PERSONAL: Son of Jonathan and Antonia Cole • has one sister (Megan).

Game Trailer: Gophers-Bears
Friday, September 12
Cinematic Recap: Gophers Rout Demons
Tuesday, September 09
Highlights: Gophers 66, Northwestern State 0
Saturday, September 06
Sights & Sounds: Gophers-Demons
Saturday, September 06