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Cole Schneider NFL Draft Profile
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Cole Schneider Scouting ReportSchneider lone concern is handling the superquick NFL edge rusher. Foot speed and quickness are very good, but not elite. Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire. Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic. Cole anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up twist or late blitzer. Mirrors quick interior rushers. Looks to help the center when uncovered. Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
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Areas for ImprovementAttacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending. Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area. A short-area blocker with limited range and doesn't consistently get to the second level. Will play undisciplined at times, especially in space. Lacks a finishing attitude. Will punch at smaller defenders instead of latching on and is more of a mauler than mover in the running game. Can improve maintaining outside leverage when doubling the nose. Ducks his head and gets too upright, causing him to fall off second-level blocks. Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
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Cole Schneider Career at SchoolCole Schneider played for head coach Tom Roszell at Riverdale High School. Named First Team Florida Class 7A All-State by the Associated Press. Registered 47 pancake blocks during his senior season. Also named First-Team All-Area by the Fort Myers News-Press. Earned two stars from 247, ranking No. 102 as an offensive guard and No. 315 in Florida. Received two stars from ESPN, ranking No. 123 as an offensive guard and No. 273 in Florida. In 2017, worked with the scout team redshirted true freshman campaign. As a redshirt freshma, he played in all 13 games starting 12 at guard. He was named first team All-AAc. He helped the Knights break the single season rushing record. In 2019, he started all 13 games at guard. He helped the Knights again rank among national leaders in scoring and total offense. He eared second team honors on All AAC squad offensive line. He also earned AAC Academic Team honors. Entering his redshirt junior campaign, Cole appeared in all 10 games starting nine times at guard. He earned first-team all-conference honors from The American. Was named Phil Steele preseason third-team All-America. He was also named to Athlon preseason first-team all-conference. He earned a spot on Outland Trophy Watch List. In 2021, he appeared in and started all 12 regular season games. He started at offensive guard 11 times and center once. Cole earned second-team All-AAC honors from Pro Football Focus, honorable mention All-AAC accolades from the league’s coaches, and third-team All-AAC honors from Phil Steele. Was named to Reese’s Senior Bowl and Outland Trophy preseason watch lists. He earned preseason first-team All-AAC honors from Phil Steele and Athlon, as well as preseason All-AAC accolades from College Football News. |
Cole Schneider NFL Draft Player ProfileCole has the functional strength and flexibility as a base for growth. His football acumen steered him towards wrestling is where he was able to grow his football flexibility and overall lateral agility. He is a work in progress but the foundation is there for growth. He can be considered a project player with upside. His ability to move and block in space while able to recover if he miss steps is remarkable.
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