Blessed with a genius mind and an athletic body, Cole Way is a lawyer and a former baseball and football player. Also known as NFL punter Tress Way’s brother, many people are curious about him.
Read to find out more about Cole in this article below.
Key Takeaways:
- Cole is a Tulsa-born man, the son of the late Leo Way and Debra Way.
- His date of birth is October 23, 1991.
- He played football at Union High School.
- He was drafted by Kansas City in the 2014 MLS Draft.
- Cole holds a degree in Law from the University of Tulsa College of Law.
- He married his college sweetheart in 2017 and is a dad of two sons.
About His Parents And Siblings
Way is a lawyer and a former football and baseball player. He was born on October 23, 1991, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Cole’s father is late Leo Way, who passed away at the age of 62 and his mother is Debra Way. He has an elder brother Tress Way, a punter for the Washington Commanders.
Cole Way (right) with his brother Tress (left) and parentsJust like Cole, Tress also had a love for sports. He was first signed by the Chicago Bears in 2013 and since then has been named twice in the Pro Bowl (2019 and 2022).
Cole Is A Lawyer By Profession
Cole completed his high school education at Union High School, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He then joined the University of Tulsa from where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts with a major in Communication and a minor in History. Later, he became a Juris Doctor from TU College of Law.
His Work Life: Juggling Different Jobs
Cole’s professional life hopped multiple times between football & baseball player to a lawyer. He first started his career as an athlete during his high school days, where he played as a punter and kickoff specialist. Later, he was drafted by Kansas City in the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft.
Cole in a baseball jersey in 2014Sports Career-Ending Injury
Sadly in 2015, his career in sports reached a halt after he sprained his elbow and couldn’t recover to his past level. So he decided to take a U-turn toward studies. In December 2021, he became a Juris Doctor and worked as a prosecutor in Rogers County, Oklahoma.
Despite having to end his sports career, he is optimistic about it, as it made him realize what was more important in life. He said, “The experience of being so close to having something I thought I wanted, but not being able to get it, nudged me to reflect on what I really wanted in life. And, eventually, I realized I already had all the pieces I really needed right in front of me: my sweetheart, a future family, and a path to a meaningful career.”
Wife And Children
Cole is a lucky man–he got married to his college sweetheart Kasee Way on January 29, 2017. Together, they are parents of two sons Walker Way and Cooper Way. Kasee gave birth to the kids during the time Cole was in law school and the pair had to face many difficulties raising their children.
He jokingly said, “We figured that law school was already hard, so Kasee and I decided we wanted to make it harder.” The lovebirds are expecting a fifth member in the family soon–Kasee posted a picture of her ultrasound.
Way with his spouse and two sons celebrating Christmas.As of now, Kasee works as an owner and speech-language pathologist at Motor Mouth Therapy. She is blessed to have a loving husband and two cute sons and regularly posts pictures of the family on her Instagram (@kaseeway).
What Is His Net Worth?
Way has amassed quite a sum of money through a career in football, and baseball as well as a lawyer. The Way family can be seen enjoying their lives, celebrating important occasions, and going on various vacations, so Cole is in no shortage of money. Although details of his exact net worth are not out, his expected fortune is probably a seven-digit number.
