Anez Cooper Draft Grade | Round 6, Pick 7 | FanVerdicts

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Scouting Report

Big Board Rank: #210 · Day 3 Sleeper

Anez Cooper arrived at Miami as a lightly-recruited three-star prospect who has steadily developed into a reliable interior offensive lineman over four seasons with the Hurricanes. Standing 6-3 and weighing 305 pounds, Cooper possesses the ideal frame for guard or center work at the next level, though his athletic limitations and inconsistent technique keep him projected as a mid-to-late round developmental prospect. His best trait is his football intelligence and ability to handle complex protection schemes, making multiple calls and adjustments at the line of scrimmage. However, Cooper struggles against elite pass rushers due to average hand placement and footwork issues that allow defenders to gain leverage. His run blocking shows flashes of nastiness, but he lacks the consistent drive blocking power expected from an NFL interior lineman.

Strengths

+Exceptional pre-snap recognition allows him to identify blitzes and defensive adjustments quickly, often serving as the quarterback of the offensive line unit.

+Demonstrates excellent anchor strength in pass protection, rarely getting driven back into the pocket despite average athletic testing numbers.

+Shows natural leverage awareness and consistently gets into proper body position when engaged with defenders, maximizing his functional strength.

+Highly coachable player who has shown consistent improvement each season, particularly in his understanding of zone blocking concepts and combo blocks.

+Displays good football character and leadership qualities, earning respect from teammates and coaches for his preparation and work ethic.

+Effective in short-yardage and goal-line situations, using his compact frame and core strength to create movement at the point of attack.

+Rarely commits penalties due to false starts or holding, showing excellent discipline and hand placement awareness in crucial game situations.

+Versatile enough to play both guard positions and has experience at center, making him valuable as a potential backup at multiple spots.

+Shows flashes of nastiness in run blocking when able to get proper hand placement, finishing blocks through the whistle consistently.

+Demonstrates good snap timing and timing with quarterbacks when playing center, rarely botching exchanges or snap counts during game action.

Weaknesses

-Limited athletic ability shows up against faster, more explosive pass rushers who can beat him around the edge or with quick inside moves.

NFL Comparison: Chris Reed

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