Cohl Cabral
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cohl Cabral
| current_team = Michigan Panthers
| number = 69
| position = Center
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|2|11}}
| birth_place =Rancho Cucamonga, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 5
| weight_lbs = 304
| high_school = Los Osos
{{nowrap|(Rancho Cucamonga, California)}}
| college = Arizona State (2016–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- Houston Texans (2020)*
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- New Orleans Saints (2021)*
- Birmingham Stallions ({{USFL Year|2023}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- Birmingham Stallions ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
- Michigan Panthers (2024)
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
- Michigan Panthers ({{UFL Year|2025}}–present)
| status =
| highlights =
| statseason =
| statleague = NFL
| statlabel1 =
| statvalue1 =
| pfr =CabrCo01
|image=File:MichiganPanthersvsHoustonRoughnecksUFL52624-10 (53752350890).jpg
|caption=Cabral in 2024
}}
Cohl Cabral (born February 11, 1998) is an American professional football center for the Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Early life
Cabral attended Los Osos high school in Rancho Cucamonga, California. He played center and offensive tackle on the football team. He was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game as a senior.{{Cite web |date=2015-09-17 |title=UA jersey tour: C Cohl Cabral |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/ncfrecruiting/on-the-trail/post/_/id/71850/ua-jersey-tour-oc-cohl-cabral |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
He also was ranked the no. 2 best center in the nation by ESPN, and ranked 199 on the ESPN 300. He would commit to Arizona State.{{Cite web |title=Football Recruiting - Cohl Cabral - Player Profiles - ESPN |url=http://www.espn.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/player/news/_/id/208396/cohl-cabral |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=ESPN.com}}
College career
Cabral played in 11 games as a freshman for Arizona State in 2016.{{Cite web |title=Cohl Cabral - 2019 Football Roster |url=https://thesundevils.com/sports/football/roster/player/cohl-cabral |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Sun Devil Athletics}}
He started all 13 games at left tackle in his sophomore year, helping Demario Richard reach 1000 yards rushing.
He started all 13 games as center in his junior year, and was selected to the All-Pac-12 second team. He also won the team captain award.
Cabral was voted as team captain for second time in his senior year, and again started all 13 games. He finished with another second team All-Pac-12 selection, and finished with the 14th best run blocking grade for FBS centers according to PFF. He also finished with only one sack, and 10 QB pressures allowed.
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 5
| weight = 300
| arm span = 32 1/4
| hand span = 10
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Cohl Cabral Draft and Combine Prospect Profile|url= https://www.nfl.com/prospects/cohl-cabral/32004341-4225-4799-1c8b-4dc47a2026ab |access-date=June 11, 2025 |website=nfl.com}}
|bench=20}}
= Los Angeles Rams =
After going undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft, Cabral signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent.{{Cite web |title=Rams agree to terms with 20 undrafted free agents |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-agree-to-terms-with-20-undrafted-free-agents |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=www.therams.com |language=en-US}}
Cabral was waived on September 4, 2020.{{Cite web |date=2020-09-04 |title=Minor NFL Transactions: 9/4/20 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2020/09/minor-nfl-transactions-9420 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 6, 2020.{{Cite web |title=Rams sign 15 players to practice squad |url=https://www.therams.com/news/rams-sign-15-players-to-practice-squad |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=www.therams.com |language=en-US}}
He was released on November 10, 2020.{{Cite web |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/10/20 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2020/11/nfl-practice-squad-updates-111020 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
= Houston Texans =
Cabral was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad on November 21, 2020.{{Cite web |date=2020-11-24 |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/24/20 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2020/11/nfl-practice-squad-updates-112420 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He was signed to a reserve/futures contract on January 5, 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-01-05 |title=NFL Reserve/Futures Contracts: 1/5/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/01/nfl-reservefutures-contracts-1521 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He was waived on May 21, 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-05-22 |title=Minor NFL Transactions: 5/21/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/05/minor-nfl-transactions-52121 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
= Minnesota Vikings =
The Minnesota Vikings claimed Cabral off waivers from the Houston Texans on May 24, 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-05-24 |title=Vikings Claim Former Arizona State Center Cohl Cabral Off Waivers From Texans |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/vikings-claim-former-arizona-state-center-cohl-cabral-waivers-texans |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Minnesota Vikings On SI |language=en-US}}
He was waived on August 28, 2021.{{Cite web |date=2021-08-29 |title=Vikings Waive RB Ito Smith, 2 Others |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/08/vikings-waive-rb-ito-smith-2-others |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 6, 2021.{{Cite web |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/11/nfl-practice-squad-updates-11-6-21 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He was released on November 16, 2021.{{Cite web |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 11/16/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/11/nfl-practice-squad-updates-11-16-21 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
= New Orleans Saints =
Cabral was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on December 31, 2021.{{Cite web |title=NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/31/21 |url=https://www.profootballrumors.com/2021/12/nfl-practice-squad-updates-12-31-21 |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=Pro Football Rumors |language=en-US}}
He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints on January 11, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-01-11 |title=Saints Sign Six More Players to Futures Deals on Tuesday |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-sign-six-more-players-to-futures-contracts |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=New Orleans Saints On SI |language=en-US}}
He was waived on May 16, 2022.{{Cite web |date=2022-05-16 |title=Saints Sign Two Players, Waive Three |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/saints/news/saints-sign-two-waive-three-ozigbo |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=New Orleans Saints On SI |language=en-US}}
= Birmingham Stallions =
Cabral was signed by the Birmingham Stallions on September 17, 2022.{{Cite news |last=Pinarski |first=Phil |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Birmingham Stallions add 2 new free agents |url=https://www.cbs42.com/sports/usfl/birmingham-stallions-add-2-new-free-agents/ |url-status=live |access-date=June 12, 2025 |work=CBS42}}
He started in all 12 games for the Stallions, a season in which the team won the USFL Championship.{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Luke |date=2023-09-25 |title=Birmingham Stallions Sign Four Players For 2024 USFL Season |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/birmingham-stallions-sign-four-players-for-2024-usfl-season/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}
= Arizona Cardinals =
The Arizona Cardinals signed Cabral on August 25, 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Cardinals sign OL Cohl Cabral |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cardinals-sign-ol-cohl-cabral |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
He was cut on August 29, 2023.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-29 |title=Cut Day Tracker: Cardinals Get Closer to Final Roster |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cardinals/news/cut-day-tracker-arizona-cardinals-get-closer-final-roster |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Arizona Cardinals On SI |language=en-US}}
= Birmingham Stallions (second stint) =
Cabral was re-signed by the Stallions on September 21, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2023-09-22 |title=Birmingham Stallions makes two moves including re-signing OL Cohl Cabral |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2023/09/21/birmingham-stallions-makes-two-moves-including-re-signing-ol-cohl-cabral/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}
= Michigan Panthers =
On March 22, 2024 Cabral was claimed off waivers by the Michigan Panthers.{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2024-03-23 |title=Michigan Panthers claims OL Cohl Cabral off waivers, releases OL Drew Himmelman |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/03/22/michigan-panthers-claims-ol-cohl-cabral-off-waivers-releases-ol-drew-himmelman/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}
Cabral was released on August 13, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Heilman |first=Michael |date=2024-11-02 |title=Michigan Panthers re-sign offensive lineman Cohl Cabral |url=https://www.bgmsportstrax.com/2024/11/02/michigan-panthers-re-sign-offensive-lineman-cohl-cabral/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=BGMSportsTrax |language=en-US}}
= Dallas Cowboys =
Cabral was signed by the Dallas Cowboys on August 14, 2024.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-14 |title=Cowboys sign OL Cohl Cabral, waive/injured DE Shaka Toney |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/cowboys-sign-ol-cohl-cabral-waives-injured-de-shaka-toney |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}
Cabral was released during final roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Cowboys roster cuts tracker: List of players released on way to 53-men |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/cowboys/news/dallas-cowboys-roster-cuts-tracker-players-released-2024-final-roster |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Dallas Cowboys On SI |language=en-US}}
= Michigan Panthers (second stint) =
Cabral was re-signed by the Michigan Panthers on November 1, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Larsen |first=James |date=2024-11-02 |title=Cohl Cabral & Marvin Moody Re-Sign UFL Contracts |url=https://pfnewsroom.com/news/cohl-cabral-marvin-moody-re-sign-ufl-contracts/ |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=Pro Football Newsroom |language=en-US}}
Cabral was named to the All-UFL team for the season.{{Cite web |last=bchampio@mlive.com |first=Brandon Champion {{!}} |date=2025-06-04 |title=Dynamic QB, former EMU tight end among 6 Michigan Panthers named to All-UFL Team |url=https://www.mlive.com/sports/2025/06/dynamic-qb-former-emu-tight-end-among-6-michigan-panthers-named-to-all-ufl-team.html |access-date=2025-06-12 |website=mlive |language=en}}{{Clear}}
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Category:Players of American football from Rancho Cucamonga, California
Category:Under Armour All-American football players
Category:American football centers
Category:American football tackles
Category:Arizona State Sun Devils football players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:Houston Texans players
Category:Minnesota Vikings players
Category:New Orleans Saints players
Category:Birmingham Stallions (2022) players
Category:Arizona Cardinals players
Category:Michigan Panthers (2022) players