Cole Lalama
2023 Season: LSC Defensive Freshman Player of the Year 2024 Season: Lalama was a consistent presence for the Mustangs throughout the 2024 season, finishing as one of the team’s most productive defensive contributors. He recorded 115 total tackles, including 74 solo tackles and 41 assisted stops, while adding 5.0 tackles for loss for 10 yards. His most dominant performance came on October 26, 2024, against Eastern New Mexico, when he posted a season-high 17 tackles. He also delivered multiple double-digit tackle performances against Texas Permian Basin, Angelo State, West Texas A&M, Sul Ross State, and Texas A&M–Kingsville. Awards: Named Athlete of the Week in September 2024 2024 Lone Star Conference Second Team Defenss Defensive Player of the Year for the 2024 season. Fall 2025 Lone Star Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll Hobbies and Future Aspirations: After graduating, Lalama hopes to play in the NFL or become a firefighter. His hobbies include hanging out with friends and playing video games. Footer
- TransferredPortal · 1/28/26, 1:27 PMCole Lalama (LB) officially transferred from Western New Mexico University to Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
- EnteredPortal · 11/19/25, 5:50 PMCole Lalama (LB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Western New Mexico University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK | PDEF | PBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Southern Illinois University at Carbondale | 1 | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 |  Western New Mexico University | 9 | 7 | -- | High | 63 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | Western New Mexico University | 11 | 10 | -- | High | 115 | 74 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 | Western New Mexico University | 10 | 8 | -- | High | 88 | 56 | 5 | 11 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 31 | 25 | -- | High | 266 | 171 | 16 | 28 | 0.5 | 3 | 3 |
Valuation
Profile last updated Sep 23, 2026