Born in Omaha, Nebraska to Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Lucas Cole Jr. and Alberta Cole a member of the Texas Black Sports Hall of Fame, Craig and his family lived all over the country throughout his early childhood. He eventually landed in Texas where he attended Arlington Martin High School and excelled in both track and football gaining all district honors. Earning a football scholarship he went to Navarro College and received all conference honors. Craig then transferred to Arizona State on another football scholarship and eventually settled at Abilene Christian University. There he was once again named all conference and led his team in all purpose yards and all receiving categories for two consecutive years. After graduating he joined the Arena Football League and played for 7 different organizations, amassing over 6000 all purpose yards, 70 touch downs, 2 team MVPs, 1 league MVP, and a championship, leaving behind 13 league records. His notoriety in the Arena League gave him the opportunity to do team and local commercial spots. It was these spots that renewed yet another lifelong dream of his, to work in the entertainment industry. Since retiring from football Craig has worked as international print model and has been featured in over 50 commercials. This led to work as an actor and stuntman on the hit FOX show "Prison Break". Since he has appeared in or worked on 10 short films, 12 feature length films and 70 network television episodes on such shows as AMC's The Walking Dead, CBS's "Walker Texas Ranger", NBC's "Chase", FOX's "Good Guys" and A&E's "Breakout Kings". Over his career Craig has worked with many prominent stars such as Chuck Norris, Dean Cain, William Fictner, Gary Coleman, Collin Hanks, Bradley Whitford, Jesse Metcalf, Teri Polo, Nia Long, Kelly Giddish and many more. Along with his work as an actor, stuntman and producer Craig also coached and mentored thousands of kids for the National Junior Tennis League, a non-profit organization under the United States Tennis Association. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Anonymous

Craig actually played football himself, winning an Arena Football Championship in 2001. Cousin to NFL Hall of Famer, Marcus Allen.