Cohen Saunders | Quick Snapshot

Cohen’s film shows a versatile DE/OLB with the processing speed to recognize backfield action while maintaining his edge responsibilities. His active hands, lateral control and closing burst allow him to affect plays from multiple alignments, including reps where his initial rush path is stopped. The evaluation looks at how his discipline and physical finish hold up across those different roles.

His edge work starts with eye discipline. He recognizes backfield movement while keeping outside responsibility intact, then closes when the actual ball path declares. He can also work laterally through traffic without crossing himself out of the play, which matters when the front asks him to handle more than an isolated rush. Active hands give him a way to challenge contact, and his acceleration remains useful when the first rush lane is closed. That combination makes the DE/OLB description meaningful on film rather than simply listing two positions. To build on it, he needs a more layered set of pass-rush counters, repeatable hand sequencing and a sharper distinction between the landmarks required from each alignment. Improving how he disengages from sustained blocks will help his initial quickness survive longer reps. The snapshot supports a player with assignment awareness and closing ability, with technical refinements available to make those assets more consistent.