Cole Magner

Cole Magner (born November 11, 1982) is an American former football wide receiver in the Arena Football League (AFL) who played for the Columbus Destroyers, and Grand Rapids Rampage. He played college football for the Bowling Green Falcons.

College career

Football Magner finished his career the all-time leader in receptions at 215. He finished his career sixth on the Falcons all-time receiving yards list with 2,385 yards and fifth in touchdown receptions with 18. In 2003, he caught a school record 99 receptions and was just the second player in school history to go over the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a single season. Against Ohio State he recorded a career high 13 receptions for 168 yards and one touchdown. He was given the nickname 'Ice Cold Magner' from head coach Urban Meyer.

Basketball Manger was also a member of the Bowling Green Falcons basketball team. On March 5, 2003, Magner scored a season high eight points, eight rebounds, six steals and four assists off the bench in 33 minutes played in a victory against Miami (OH). His performance helped head coach Dan Dakich his 100th career victory. Magner was also second on the team in three point percentage at .429%, making 12-of-27 attempts.

Football statistics

Season Team Games Passing Receiving Rushing Kick return Punt return GP GS Cmp Att Pct Yds TD Int Rate Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD Ret Yds Avg TD 2001 Bowling Green 11 1 4 8 50.0 39 1 0 132.2 13 127 9.8 0 22 117 5.3 1 3 97 32.3 0 — — — — 2002 Bowling Green 12 12 3 5 60.0 74 3 0 382.3 26 374 14.4 2 11 81 7.4 1 2 16 8.0 0 — 7 — 0 2003 Bowling Green 14 14 1 4 25.0 48 1 1 158.3 99 1,138 11.5 10 20 87 4.4 0 18 357 19.8 0 4 10 2.5 0 2004 Bowling Green 12 12 — — — — — — — 77 746 9.7 6 4 -3 -3.0 0 5 92 18.4 0 — — — — Career 49 39 8 17 47.1 161 5 1 211.9 215 2,385 11.1 18 57 282 4.9 2 28 562 20.1 0 4 17 4.3 0

Basketball statistics

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons Magner signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2005 NFL draft. He participated in their 2005 and 2006 training camp. Magner also played in the 2005 American Bowl in the Tokyo Dome against the Indianapolis Colts. Over five preseason games, Magner had five receptions for 55 yards. He also returned six punts for 76 yards, including a long of 25.

Columbus Destroyers On October 6, 2006 Magner was signed by the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League. In the ArenaBowl XXI, Magner caught seven passes for 68 yards and one touchdown against the San Jose SaberCats.

Grand Rapids Rampage In 10 games during the 2008 season, he caught 69 passes for 740 yards and 12 touchdowns. In week 11, he had career high 15 receptions for 175 yards and two touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Storm. In the postseason, he had 32 receptions for 268 yards and five touchdowns.

Cleveland Gladiators In 2010, Magner was assigned to the Cleveland Gladiators of the AF1.

Professional statistics Regular season Season Team Games Receiving Rushing GP Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD 2007 Columbus 1 4 44 11.0 2 — — — — 2008 Grand Rapids 10 69 740 10.7 12 2 10 5.0 1 Career 11 73 784 10.7 14 2 10 5.0 1

Playoffs Season Team Games Receiving Rushing GP Rec Yds Avg TD Att Yds Avg TD 2007 Columbus 2 12 107 8.9 2 — — — — 2008 Grand Rapids 3 32 268 8.4 5 2 2 1.0 0 Career 5 44 375 8.75 7 2 2 1.0 0