Grayson Cole, a two-time Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Champion from New Ringgold, Pennsylvania, has proven that great bull riders don't have to come from traditional cowboy country. Growing up in the Northeast, where rodeos were few and far between, Cole traveled throughout the region to compete alongside fellow Pennsylvania native Braidy Randolph and 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen. His determination paid off in 2024 when he captured his first Velocity Tour Championship, earning his second PBR World Finals qualification.

Cole made history again in 2026, becoming the first rider to win multiple Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Championships in the tour's 12-year history. After capturing two event wins and five Top 10 finishes, including a standout victory in Palm Desert, California, he finished the season with 655 points to secure his second title. Later that year, Cole joined the Austin Gamblers near the end of the 2026 PBR Teams season, bringing his experience and competitive determination to one of the league's top franchises. Having previously ridden for the Oklahoma Freedom and Missouri Thunder, the Pennsylvania cowboy continues to build his résumé in both individual and team competition.

Cole's passion for bull riding extends beyond the arena, with 2022 PBR World Champion Daylon Swearingen serving as one of his biggest inspirations. He keeps himself competition-ready with functional fitness and CrossFit workouts more than five times a week. Before pursuing bull riding full time, Cole dreamed of becoming a stock contractor, reflecting his lifelong interest in rodeo and the Western lifestyle.

Away from competition, Cole enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Brooke Klinger, who is involved in barrel racing and equine therapy, and their dog, Zeya. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, hiking and riding dirt bikes and ATVs. He also follows UFC, listens to a mix of country, rock, pop and hip-hop, with Drake among his favorite artists, and enjoys watching Criminal Minds and the classic bull riding film 8 Seconds. Whether competing for the Austin Gamblers or chasing another individual championship, Cole continues to prove that dedication and determination can take a cowboy from Pennsylvania to the top of professional bull riding.