Cole Hikutini

Cole Kenna Hikutini (born June 11, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Louisville.

Cole Hikutini
Hikutini with the San Francisco 49ers in 2017
No. 87 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1994-06-11) June 11, 1994
San Francisco, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Pleasant Grove
(Elk Grove, California)
College:Louisville
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2017
Receptions:2
Receiving yards:15
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Hikutini attended Pleasant Grove High School in Elk Grove, California, where he was a two-way player.[1] As a senior, he collected 27 receptions for 536 yards and six touchdowns, receiving second-team All-Delta River League honors as a defensive back.[2] He had 143 receiving yards and one touchdown against Lincoln High School.[3]

College career

Hikutini accepted a football scholarship from Sacramento State. He was redshirted in 2012.[4] As a freshman in 2013, he appeared in nine games, starting the last four, while registering 21 receptions and five touchdowns. He had five receptions for 42 yards and two touchdowns against the University of Montana.[5]

He transferred to San Francisco City College in 2014. He posted 40 receptions for 658 yards and four touchdowns. He transferred to the University of Louisville after his sophomore season.[6]

As a junior, he appeared in 11 games (three starts), making 19 receptions (fourth on the team) for 348 yards (fourth on the team) and three touchdowns (tied for second on the team).[7][8] As a senior, playing alongside Heisman Trophy winner quarterback Lamar Jackson, he recorded 50 receptions (led the team) for 668 yards (second on the team) and eight touchdowns (led the team).[9][10] He suffered a knee injury during the 9-29 Citrus Bowl loss against LSU.

College statistics
Receiving
YearTeamGPRecYardsTDs
2013Sacramento State9212045
2014City College of San Francisco10406584
2015Louisville10193483
2016Louisville13506688
College Totals421301,87820

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		 247 lb
(112 kg)		 32 in
(0.81 m)		 10 in
(0.25 m)		4.85 s1.68 s2.77 s4.57 s7.22 s34.2 in
(0.87 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		20 reps
All values from Louisville Pro Day.[11]

San Francisco 49ers

Hikutini was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[12] He was waived on September 2, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was promoted to the active roster on October 14.[15] In Week 7, in the 40–10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, he had his first career NFL reception, a five-yard catch.[16] He was placed on the injured reserve list on November 6.[17]

On September 1, 2018, Hikutini was waived by the 49ers.[18]

Minnesota Vikings

On September 3, 2018, Hikutini was signed to the Minnesota Vikings' practice squad.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 2, 2019.[20] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[21]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 2, 2019, Hikutini was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[22] On December 30, 2019, Hikutini was signed to a reserve/future contract.[23]

On September 4, 2020, Hikutini was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad.[24][25] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021.

Personal life

Hikutini has lived in San Francisco, Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Wilton.

References
  1. "Cole Hikutini's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  2. Jones, Steve. "Hikutini took risk to achieve U of L success". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  3. "Cole Hikutini - Football". University of Louisville Athletics. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  4. "CardinalSports - Hikutini had a breakout season". Rivals.com. November 28, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  5. "Cole Hikutini". Sacramento State Athletics. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  6. "JUCO tight end commits to Louisville". Cardinal Authority. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  7. "Cole Hikutini 2015 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  8. "2015 Louisville Cardinals Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  9. "Cole Hikutini 2016 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  10. "2016 Louisville Cardinals Stats". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  11. "Cole Hikutini, DS #12 TE, Louisville". NFL Draft Scout. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
  12. "49ers Sign 6 Draft Picks, 18 Undrafted Free Agents". 49ers.com. May 4, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
  13. "49ers Cut Roster Down to 53 Players". 49ers.com. September 2, 2017.
  14. "49es Claim DL Xavier Cooper off Waivers, Sign 8 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 3, 2017.
  15. "49ers Promote TE Hikutini to Active Roster". 49ers.com. October 14, 2017.
  16. "Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers - October 22nd, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 5, 2017.
  17. "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves". 49ers.com. November 6, 2017.
  18. "49ers Cut 21 Players, Get Roster Down to 53". 49ers.com. September 1, 2018.
  19. "Vikings Sign TE Cole Hikutini to the Practice Squad". Vikings.com. September 3, 2018.
  20. "Vikings Announce Reserve / Future Free Agent Signings". Vikings.com. January 2, 2019.
  21. "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 31, 2019.
  22. Phillips, Rob (September 2, 2019). "Initial Practice Squad Includes New QB, TE, WR". DallasCowboys.com.
  23. "Cowboys' Cole Hikutini: Signs reserve/future contract". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 17, 2020.
  24. Phillips, Rob (September 4, 2020). "2019 Draft Pick Among Four More Cowboys Waived". DallasCowboys.com.
  25. Phillips, Rob (September 6, 2020). "Brandon Carr Among 15 Practice Squad Additions". DallasCowboys.com.
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