Cohl Cabral (UDFA Center) NFL.com draft bio

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COHL CABRAL ARIZONA STATE C
Prospect Info

COLLEGE
Arizona State

HOMETOWN
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

CLASS
Senior

HEIGHT
6' 5"

WEIGHT
300 lbs

ARMS
32 1/4”

HANDS
10”

Prospect Grade
5.87
BACKUP/SPECIAL-TEAMER

Player Bio
Cabral (pronounced cuh-BRAWL) had a successful junior campaign with the Sun Devils, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors as a 13-game starter. He considered entering the NFL draft after the season, but Arizona State offensive analyst and NFL Hall of Fame offensive lineman Kevin Mawae gave him advice to return to school. Cabral played well as a senior, starting all 13 games (first two at left tackle, remaining 11 at center) and again receiving second-team all-conference accolades. It might seem unusual for Cabral to start at left tackle and center, but he started all 13 games on the blind side as a sophomore. He played in 11 games as a true freshman after earning top five center national ratings coming out of Rancho Cucamonga, California.

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Overview
He has both center and tackle experience but will likely be considered solely as an interior lineman. Possesses average size and good balance. Plays with a wide base at the point of attack and up to the second level as a run blocker. He finds early positioning but too often fails to follow through as a finisher. He's capable in pass protection, but needs to be quicker and more accurate with his punch. Cabral has backup center/guard ability but could be asked to do more at some point.

Strengths
Has necessary football IQ for center position
Sets blocking schemes up front
Locates and lands on short pull blocks
Operates under control and with patience when necessary
Centers up and widens out on base blocks
Takes early leads in Phase 1 of the block
Stays wide and balanced in second level climb
Keep chin tucked with flat back in pass sets
Scans and helps when uncovered against rush
Adequate brace-up anchor

Weaknesses
Below average athletic ability for a center
Reach blocks will be tough for him
Doesn't use hands to leverage and drive down blocks
Fails to consistently steer and finish blocks
Needs to continue working feet for improved block security
One and done striker on second level
Sluggish lateral slide to cut-off A-gap blitz
Has average range to mirror and redirect in pass pro
Hands are slow and slide off the target