An experienced cornerback who will look to move into a starting spot in 2021 ... Came in and contributed in the defensive backfield as a freshman in 2019, starting two games at cornerback ... Looks to solidify his starting spot in 2020 ... A four-time First Team All-Conference selection at Curtis High School.

2020-21 (Sophomore Season)
• Appeared in all three six games, both in the defensive backfield and on special teams.
• Blocked a field goal attempt at Holy Cross.

2019 (Freshman Season)
• Appeared in six games as a freshman, starting two at cornerback.
• Recorded nine total tackles, eight solo, including one for loss.
• Made three solo tackles at Yale.
• Had two stops, including one for loss, at Stony Brook.

Before Fordham
• Played for head coach Peter Gambardella at Curtis High School.
• First Team All-Conference selection all four years.
• A three-time All-City selection.
• Served as a team captain.
• A two-time Staten Island Advance All-Star.
• Participated in the East Coast vs. West Coast All-American game.
• 2017 stats: three interceptions, one sack and 21 tackles.

Personal
• Son of Simone Coles and Richard DeGroat Sr.
• Has two siblings (Shaquan Coles and Richard DeGroat, Jr.).
• A Sociology major.