FILM EVALUATION
WHAT SHOWS UP ON FILM
ATHLETE TRAIT PROFILE
TRAITS IDENTIFIED ON FILM
Six traits that consistently showed up on the athlete’s film.
EXPLOSIVE
TRIGGER
Diagnoses backfield action quickly and closes downhill with urgency.
ACTIVE
HANDS
Creates disruption through coordinated hand usage and leverage control.
EDGE
DISCIPLINE
Maintains contain responsibility without losing structural integrity.
LATERAL
MOVEMENT
Works efficiently through traffic with balanced movement and control.
PHYSICAL
FINISH
Plays through contact with toughness and controlled aggression.
MULTI-FRONT
VALUE
Contributes across multiple defensive alignments with versatile movement ability.
DEVELOPMENTAL FOCUS
WHAT COMES NEXT
Areas that can help Cohen continue developing his complete defensive front profile.
03
POSITIONAL VERSATILITY
Continue developing the technical details required to maximize his effectiveness across edge, linebacker and interior alignments.
02
HAND SEQUENCING
Refine the timing and connection of his hand movements to create cleaner separation and more consistent finishes against blocks.
01
PASS RUSH COUNTERS
Continue expanding his counter options when the initial rush path is disrupted or the first move does not land cleanly.
FILM EVALUATION SUMMARY
THE OVERALL PICTURE
Cohen’s film presents a versatile DE/OLB whose explosive closing speed is supported by disciplined processing and controlled movement. He reads through the backfield cleanly, triggers without hesitation and maintains edge integrity while working laterally to the football.
His ability to stack and shed, finish with intent and create disruption with active, coordinated hands allows him to affect reps from multiple alignments. Continued development in pass rush counters, hand sequencing and the technical demands of each position can help him turn that versatility into an even more complete defensive profile.
