From now until the 2022 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I am profiling an offensive lineman that likes to stretch the meaning of “the echo of the whistle.”
#69 Cole Strange, IOL, Chattanooga (R-Sr.) — 6043, 304 lbs.
Senior Bowl
Measurements
| Cole Strange | 6043/304 | 10 1/8″ | 33 1/8″ | 80 1/8″ |
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The Good
— Plays with aggression, consistent block finisher
— Good athleticism and length
— Good snap quickness agility, effective on reach/scoop blocks
— Mobility to pull or get out on screens
— Best in Zone scheme
— Very good mental processing in pass protection
— Plays with good pad level, hand placement and lateral agility
— Recognizes most dangerous defender on run and pass
— Learns from mistakes
— Lean build for an interior offensive lineman
— Impatience on second level leads to lunging
— Identifying target on screens
— Vertical sets need improvement
— Quick rushers/blitzers can get to his edge
— NFL defensive lineman strength is going to be a challenge
— Four year starter
— Two time All-Southern Conference
— Three time academic All-Southern Conference
— 2021 SoCon Jacobs Blocking Award Winner as the top offensive lineman in the league
— 49 Games, 44 starts mostly at left guard and some time at center and left tackle
— American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) All-American
— Graduated with a degree in Psychology in December 2020
— Senior Bowl Invitee, played center in the game
If you’re a fan of your offensive linemen having a nasty edge to them then Cole Strange is going to interest you.