Sparta Native Drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

Sparta native drafted by Philadelphia Eagles

SPARTA, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) - Cole Wisniewski was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the seventh round of the NFL Draft on Saturday, going 244th overall. Wisniewski played the 2025 season at Texas Tech University after beginning his college career at North Dakota State University. He appeared in 14 games for the Red Raiders, finishing with [...]

NFL BOUND: Sparta’s Cole Wisniewski drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

A Sparta High School football standout is headed to the NFL. Cole Wisniewski, a 6-foot-3, 219-pound safety from Texas Tech, was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 7th round with the 244th pick Saturday. He is expected to report to Philadelphia for the team’s rookie minicamp, which runs from May 8-10. Wisniewski was a three-year starter at Sparta, where he was a dual-threat quarterback and safety. During his senior season, he led the Spar…