Coogan is the kind of lineman OL coaches fall in love with on the whiteboard — technically polished, mentally sharp, and experienced at both guard and center in gap and zone concepts. He wins with timing, hand placement, and an ability to diagnose stunts pre-snap that belies his athletic limitations. The problem is that when NFL-caliber interior rushers force him off his spot with speed or length, his modest lateral agility and stiff lower half leave him grasping at air. He's a 10-year backup and spot-starter waiting to happen — the kind of player who keeps an offensive line room functional but never anchors it.

• 🧠Elite mental processing and stunt/blitz recognition that compensates for physical limitations — allowed just 2 sacks in 1,228 career pass-pro snaps
• 🪵Excellent hand extension and lock-out technique to guide defenders out of gaps on combo and down blocks
• 🃏Proven versatility at both guard and center with 13+ starts at each, seamlessly transitioning between schemes at two programs
• 🚜Effective pulling footwork that allows him to get around the line of scrimmage and reach second-level assignments
• 🦬Strong initial anchor in pass protection with a firm punch and sturdy base that makes bull rushes difficult

• 💨Limited athletic profile and lateral agility leave him exposed against NFL-caliber interior rushers who set up counter moves
• 🐍Shorter arms and stiff lower-half flexibility force him to play tall, ceding leverage to longer defenders who can get into his chest
• 🪵Balance deteriorates on extended reps and when climbing to the second level, leading to whiffed blocks and ending up on the ground
• 🦬Modest functional power in his lower half — can sustain blocks through technique but cannot consistently generate movement at the point of attack