Banwart went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Iowa. Up to September 9th, he signed a rookie free agent contract with the Titans. He then spent the remainder of the season working out with the Vikings and the Giants. The Miami Dolphins later signed him as an OL through 2024; after that, he will become an RFA in 2025.
After stints with the Tennessee Titans and New York Giants, Banwart signs with the Vikings practice squad.
Banwart joined the Titans as a rookie free agency after going undrafted out of Iowa in the 2021 NFL Draft, then on September 9, he was released. Banwart was added to the Giants practice squad on September 21 and released on October 19 after camping in Tennessee.
Banwart started eight games at left and right guard while at Iowa, earning him a spot on Pro Football Focus’ Third-Team All-America and Phil Steele’s Second-Team All-Big Ten teams in 2020.
Banwart struggled with injuries throughout his career at Iowa, and his first season as a full-time starter came in 2020.
Where Is Cole Banwart From?
Cole Banwart, the Center NFL player who signed with the Dolphins in May 2022 is from Ottosen, Iowa. In the state of Iowa, United States, the community of Ottosen can be found in Humboldt County. The population fell from 61 in the year 2000 to 40 in the year 2020, when it was counted.