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United States Cole Boozer has transitioned from a collegiate and professional football player to a collegiate coach, bringing his extensive experience in offensive line play to developing the next generation of athletes.
Cole Boozer served as a graduate assistant on the Temple Football staff starting in January 2022, specializing in working with the offensive line. He previously played for Temple from 2013-2017, making three bowl appearances and being part of the 2016 American Athletic Conference Championship team.
Cole Boozer is a former professional football player and Division 1 college assistant coach, now associated with Carter Machinery.
After his collegiate career, Cole Boozer earned a roster spot on the 2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Following his time with the Buccaneers, Cole Boozer played for the XFL's DC Defenders in 2019.
Cole Boozer spent the 2021 season as an intern under former Temple head coach Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech.
In 2016, Cole Boozer was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. The American Conference has also extended existing partnerships.
Christopher Cole Boozer was born in Hunt Valley, Maryland. He began his football career at Loyola Blakefield High School in Towson, Maryland, playing tight end and linebacker. During his high school tenure, he earned All-MIAA honors and was recognized by the Baltimore Touchdown Club. He also participated in the Baltimore Touchdown Club Bowl. Boozer further engaged in sports by playing basketball and rugby, achieving All-MIAA selection in rugby.
Boozer matriculated to Temple University, where he was a part of the football team from 2013 to 2017. He redshirted in 2013 and made his collegiate debut in 2014, making his first career reception against Delaware State. Initially playing as a tight end, Boozer transitioned to the offensive line, a move that involved gaining 30 pounds during the offseason between 2015 and 2016. In 2016, he was a member of the American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team. In 2017, as a Redshirt Senior, he became a starting right tackle, the only offensive player to start every game that season.
Following his collegiate career, Boozer earned a roster spot with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2018. He then played for the XFL’s DC Defenders in 2019. After his playing career concluded due to injuries, Boozer transitioned into coaching. He served as an intern under former Temple head coach Geoff Collins at Georgia Tech in 2021. In January 2022, he returned to Temple University as a graduate assistant coach, working with the offensive line under Chris Wiesehan. He holds a bachelor’s degree in adult and organizational development and a master’s in sports business from Temple, and is currently pursuing a degree in higher education.
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