massive, experienced Miami mauler who leveled up into an NFL draft pick
In the 2025 season, Anez Cooper was a three-year starter at right guard for Miami and earned 2024 All-ACC honorable mention recognition, then declared early and was selected by the Jets in the 2026 NFL Draft. The appeal is obvious: he’s a 6-foot-6, 334-pound road grader with heavy hands, long arms, and the kind of experience that makes defensive tackles feel like they ran into a brick wall with shoulder pads. The caution flag is technique—his pad level and occasional penalties have been noted—but if a team wants size, power, and nasty veteran reliability inside, Cooper fits the bill.
