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SI All-American: Breaking Down Notre Dame OL Commit Pat Coogan

SI All-American breaks down Notre Dame offensive line commit Pat Coogan

SI All-American launched its first group of evaluations for the 2021 class. Notre Dame offensive guard commit Pat Coogan was listed as a candidate for the SI All-American squad.

Here is their full evaluation of Coogan:

Prospect: Pat Coogan
Status: SI All-American candidate
Vitals: 6-foot-5, 290 pounds
Position: Offensive Guard
School: Chicago (Ill.) Marist
Committed to: Notre Dame
Projected Position: Offensive Guard

Frame: 290-pound guard with a strong frame. Carries weight exceptionally well with room to put on weight if need be.

Athleticism: The first play on his junior tape is him making a tackle on punt coverage at 290 pounds. He pulls exceptionally well and moves like a defensive end in the open field. He’s an underrated athlete.

Instincts: He plays with grit and effort on every down. Has violent hands and great hips with a want to put people through the turf. He has an ability to find the player taking a rep off, and destroys that person.

Polish: A great puller and he redirects against slants really well. He identifies stunts and games on the defensive line quickly. An extremely strong anchor in pass protection with a violent punch. Great hips in the run game as well.

Bottom Line: Coogan is a severely underrated prospect by most of the industry. This very well could be the next great guard to come out of Notre Dame and make a splash at an even higher level. The athleticism, effort and technique are on par with the best in the class of 2021.

To read the Irish Breakdown analysis of Coogan and the other Notre Dame 2021 commits click HERE.

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