{"id":186309,"date":"2026-04-05T12:26:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T12:26:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/186309\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T12:26:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T12:26:10","slug":"iol-anez-cooper-miami-fla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/186309\/","title":{"rendered":"IOL Anez Cooper, Miami (Fla.)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anez Cooper, IOLHeight: 6\u20196\u201dWeight: 334 lbsClass: SeniorSchool: MiamiHands: 10\u201dArm length: 34\u201d<\/p>\n

A former three-star recruit out of Pleasant Grove High School in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, where he was the 65th recruit from his state and the 154th offensive tackle during the 2022 recruiting cycle.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cooper played 3,082 snaps at right guard for the Hurricanes, with 42 snaps as an extra offensive lineman and two snaps at left guard. Cooper allowed 55 pressures and seven sacks across his four seasons, with 19 total penalties.<\/p>\n

He and Francis Mauigoa formed a formidable \u2013 and HEAVY \u2013 right side of the Hurricanes line of scrimmage in 2025, which helped Miami reach the National Championship game. <\/p>\n

Although he did commit eight penalties in 2025, he only allowed twelve pressures and one sack. He was an honorable mention All-ACC selection in 2023 and 2024. He earned his spot as a First-Team All-ACC selection in 2025. <\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Miami Hurricanes offensive lineman Anez Cooper (73) blocks the rush during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

StrengthsElite size \u2013 TALL for an offensive guardElite girth with a dense \u2013 broad \u2013 frameLong arms and big handsGravitational pull type of size on the LOSSurprisingly good athlete for his size\u00a0Very good run blockerFeet + power combination \u2013 when combined with proper technique \u2013 is incredibly effective\u00a0Very explosive off the snap \u2013 shocking powerHeavy hands with light feet on the LOSViolence in his hands \u2013 excellent play strengthGood lower-leg drive and force on angled blocks in run gameLight on his feet when climbingGood angles up to the second levelSufficient control to pull in power\/gapSolid pass protector with excellent grip strength\u00a0Heavy anchor \u2013 immovable vs. power moves when hips are lowElite competitive toughness \u2013 finishes with authority\u00a0Chippy playerWeaknessesNot the most fluid (although more fluid than one would expect)High hat hinders strengthMust play with lower hipsDoesn\u2019t do well to re-establish leverage through repQuicker IDL can beat him to landmarks in zoneWish he did better picking up twists\/stunts\u00a0Edge issues in pass protection \u2013 must be more balanced\/disciplined\u00a0Has only really played right guardSummary<\/p>\n

Anez Cooper is a powerful run blocker with devastating strength to the play-side of power\/gap and a solid overall ability to execute run blocking assignments. His size and power are combined with surprisingly light feet and very good explosiveness into contact; he\u2019s an asset as a run blocker with an imposing frame.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Cooper is a solid overall pass protector who does struggle against wider angled rushers. His ability to counter \u2013 if his hands don\u2019t fit inside \u2013 leaves some to be desired.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Still, his anchor, heavy hands, and grip strength are weapons that he effectively employs against defenders.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Overall, Cooper has starter upside as a physical run blocker who plays with a massive edge. He fits the size\/style that the Giants may be looking for, and he\u2019s almost exclusively played right guard.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

GRADE: 6.23<\/p>\n

\"Nick<\/p>\n

Nick Falato’s Draft Grade Chart | Nick Falato<\/p>\n

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