Cornell University Athletics

As a sophomore (2015)
• Spent the year on the scout team while playing for the junior varsity squad.

As a freshman (2014)
• Spent his freshman season on the scout team while playing corner and safety.

At Santa Fe Christian School
• Needham was a three-time all-league selection and two-time first-team pick as a cornerback at Santa Fe Christian School.
• He piled up 71 tackles, three pass breakups and a caused fumble as a senior.
• An all-state nominee as a junior, he was part of a league and regional championship team his junior year that ended up as the state runner-up.
• Statistically, he notched 41 tackles, three interceptions and 11 pass breakups that season.
• A team captain as a senior, Needham was nominated to play in the Spanos all-star game as a senior.
• Needham also compiled 881 career rushing yards and 11 total touchdowns during his four-year varsity career.
• He was a three-time Union Tribune all-academic team member for both football and basketball.
• Needham lettered a total of nine times in football, basketball and track and field.

Personal
• Cole Andrew Needham is the son of Dirk and Andrea Needham and has two younger sisters.
• His grandfather and uncle played football at Oregon.
• He is enrolled in the School of Hotel Administration.