As a Freshman (2024)

  • Appeared in three games as a true freshman, making two starts...retains the ability to redshirt
  • Finished the season with 130 rushing yards on 27 carries for an average of 4.8 yards per carry
  • Made his collegiate debut at NC State and carried the ball 11 times for 72 yards (Nov. 2)
    • His 11 carries are the most by a Stanford running back in his collegiate debut since Toby Gerhart's 16 at Oregon in 2006
    • His 72 all-purpose yards are the most by a Cardinal running back in his collegiate debut since Christian McCaffrey's 122 against UC Davis in 2014
  • Earned his first start in Stanford's win over No. 22/19 Louisville (Nov. 16)
  • Hauled in his first two receptions in his second career start at San Jose State (Nov. 29)

Prior to Stanford

  • Played at Choctawatchee High School in Fort Walton Beach, Florida for head coach Frank Beasley
  • A four-star recruit by ESPN, ranked as the No. 29 running back nationally by ESPN
  • Ranked as the No. 6 running back in the state of Florida by ESPN and No. 10 by 247Sports
  • A four-sport student-athlete in high school, also played baseball, ran track, and competed in weightlifting
  • Earned varsity letters in football and baseball
  • Amassed over 5,100 rushing yards in his career with 55 rushing touchdowns, while adding another six receiving touchdowns
  • Set the Choctawatchee single-game rushing record with a 365-yard performance
  • Finished second in the state of Florida in rushing in 2022 with 2,407 yards, and was ninth in 2023 with 1,826
  • 2022-2023 Northwestern Florida Daily News Male Athlete of the Year
  • USA Today 3S Offensive Player of the Year
  • First Team All-State

Personal

  • Son of Winston Relaford and Aimee Tabb
  • Has two brothers: Cameron and Steven
  • Father was a 12th Round selection of the Atlanta Braves in the 1987 MLB Draft
  • Uncle Desi Relaford was a 4th Round selection of the Seattle Mariners in the 1996 MLB Draft and played 11 seasons for seven teams, including five years with the Philadelphia Phillies
  • Enjoys playing video games, working out, and playing pickleball
  • Interested in studying Sports Management or Business
Cole Tabb
2024-25
Running Back
5-8 / 200 lbs