BJ Cabbell of Virginia ~ 6.6/310
"Possesses good size for the position, but struggles to keep his base down initially out of his stance in the pass game. Has a tendency to bend at the waist, lunge into blocks and lacks the type of balance to cleanly slide his feet through contact. Displays some natural strength in his upper body and can stick to defenders initially through the play, but simply lacks the coordination/lateral athleticism to mirror for any extended period of time.
Exhibits decent athletic ability when asked to pivot out of his stance and boom block from the far side. Isn't overly fluid or rangy, but identifies his target quickly and can reach/hit his man in space. However, lacks ideal body control into contact and consistently lunges into blocks and ends up on the ground. Isn't as clean as you would like to see on the move and does just enough to get a piece of opposing defenders. Plays too high to generate a push consistently off the football as an in-line guy, but has enough short-area coordination to get around defenders, extend his arms and seal from the football.
Impression: Displays only average college production along the offensive line in both the run and pass game and will have a tough time making an NFL roster."
Exhibits decent athletic ability when asked to pivot out of his stance and boom block from the far side. Isn't overly fluid or rangy, but identifies his target quickly and can reach/hit his man in space. However, lacks ideal body control into contact and consistently lunges into blocks and ends up on the ground. Isn't as clean as you would like to see on the move and does just enough to get a piece of opposing defenders. Plays too high to generate a push consistently off the football as an in-line guy, but has enough short-area coordination to get around defenders, extend his arms and seal from the football.
Impression: Displays only average college production along the offensive line in both the run and pass game and will have a tough time making an NFL roster."
"Bio: Three-year starter for Virginia at right guard.
Positive: Small-area blocker who is best run blocking. Plays with good quickness, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and stays square. Plays with good lean and is a wide-bodied blocker that easily turns defenders from the angle of attack.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender. Struggles blocking in motion. Bends at the waist, ducks his head, and does not display blocking range. Must be more effective with his hands.
Analysis: Cabbell has been durable on the college level and blocks with a nasty attitude. He's a size prospect with potential to contribute in a power running game if he learns to play with proper fundamentals."
Positive: Small-area blocker who is best run blocking. Plays with good quickness, jolts defenders at the point of attack, and stays square. Plays with good lean and is a wide-bodied blocker that easily turns defenders from the angle of attack.
Negative: Not a natural knee bender. Struggles blocking in motion. Bends at the waist, ducks his head, and does not display blocking range. Must be more effective with his hands.
Analysis: Cabbell has been durable on the college level and blocks with a nasty attitude. He's a size prospect with potential to contribute in a power running game if he learns to play with proper fundamentals."
"Overview: B.J. is a 2006 graduate of Nelson County H.S. in Roseland, Virginia where he played on both sides of the line as an offensive guard, and defensive tackle and end. In 2006, B.J. earned all-district, all-area and all-region honors and was named team MVP. He also totaled 65 tackles as a senior, including five sacks. Was a decent basketball player as well who averaged more than 10 ppg. on the basketball team. He helped the track squad to the outdoor state title by competing in the shot put and discus.
At Virgini he redshirted in 2006, but then played in four game his RS Freshman year and started 35 of 36 games from his RS Sophomore year onward, mostly at ROG.
Strengths: Has good size and can maul people in the run game when he locks on. Shows a little pulling ability, and will flatten people when he makes contact. Good initial punch in pass pro. Can seal to the inside. Decently proportioned.
Weaknesses: Waist bender. Not terribly athletic. Has to gear down to stop and change directions. Below average COD makes him very susceptible to counter moves. Labored puller. Not versatile.
Projection: Priority UDFA."
At Virgini he redshirted in 2006, but then played in four game his RS Freshman year and started 35 of 36 games from his RS Sophomore year onward, mostly at ROG.
Strengths: Has good size and can maul people in the run game when he locks on. Shows a little pulling ability, and will flatten people when he makes contact. Good initial punch in pass pro. Can seal to the inside. Decently proportioned.
Weaknesses: Waist bender. Not terribly athletic. Has to gear down to stop and change directions. Below average COD makes him very susceptible to counter moves. Labored puller. Not versatile.
Projection: Priority UDFA."
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