Cordell Volson demonstrates some athleticism while in his pass set and typically plays with good body control. In the running game, he is a nasty, mean finisher. He plays hard from snap to whistle and seemingly wants to end the rep with a knockdown. At this stage, his run blocking is ahead of his pass set. In the passing game, he plays with good latch strength in his hands. He doesn’t have great lateral movement, which will keep him as a right tackle only, but he could develop into an NFL starter with pro coaching. 

Ideal Role: Your third tackle with the upside to develop into a starter

Scheme Fit: Zone blocking scheme

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Drae Harris

Games watched: Youngstown, UNI, SDSU

Best Game Studied: Central Arkansas (2020)

Balance: He has been on the ground in some of the 2019 exposures. As a result, his balance overall is just average. He also bends at the waist some, which gives him some forward lean. 

Pass Set: His pass set is average overall. This is mostly due to having average lateral mobility. He is fluid in his pass set, but playing with a wider base could help this player. 

Competitive Toughness: He plays with the demeanor you’d want your linemen to have. He is a mean, nasty finisher who tried to end every rep with a knockdown. He also shows his physical toughness as a run blocker. 

Lateral Mobility: His lateral mobility won’t be his best attribute. He will not impress you with his movement skills. However, his toughness and competitiveness help him compete when rushers are the better athlete. 

Length: See Above. 

Football IQ: He plays with good football IQ. He easily identifies stunts and twists. He can see the games developing and anticipate when to come off when he’s blocking in tandem. 

Hands: See Above.

Anchor: He plays with high pad level and is not a great knee-bender. However, I really have no reservations about his ability to anchor at the college level. This could be an issue in the NFL, though. 

Power at P.O.A.: See Above.

Versatility: Showcased an ability at the 2022 Shrine Bowl to play effectively four spots along the line. That versatility will certainly aid his stock and help him find the field.

SCOUT GRADES

TDN Consensus: 73.33/100 (Fourth Round Value)

Crabbs Grade: 77.50/100

Marino Grade: 74.50/100

Harris Grade: 70.00/100

Sanchez Grade: 73.50/100

Weissman Grade: 73.00/100

Parson Grade: 71.50/100