2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Mason Cobb, ILB, USC

Mason Cobb possesses good good vision and awareness as a recent transfer to USC from Oklahoma State. Hula Bowl scout Ryan Vidales breaks down Cobbas an NFL Prospect in his report. — Mason Cobb possesses good vision and awareness as a recent transfer to USC from Oklahoma State. Hula Bowl scout Ryan Vidales breaks down Cobb as an NFL Prospect in his report.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #	Mason Cobb, #13
School (Code)	CASC
DOB, Class Yr	10/29/2001, Gr.
Height, Weight	6000e, 230e
40 Yd Dash	4.73e
Position/Depth	ILB, #1
Honors/Captainship	2023 Preseason All-Pac-12 Second Team; 2022 All-Big-12 Second Team
Season Viewed (yr)	2022
Games Watched	MICE, @TXTC, @TXCU, WVUN,
Scout Name / Date	Ryan Vidales 8/14/23

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

2022	12 GP, 96 Tkls, 13.0 TFL, 2.0 Sks, 1 INT, 1 FF, 2 PBU
2021	13 GP, 10 Tkls, 2.0 TFL, 1.0 Sk
2020	5 GP, 2 Tkls, 1.0 TFL

Player Summary:

6’0”, 235-pound ILB with moderate height/weight measurements, a twitchy lower half, and a durable frame and build. A fourth-year senior who spent the first three years of his college career at Oklahoma State. Became a full-time starter for the Cowboys during the 2022 campaign and earned himself a spot on the All-Big-12 Second Team. Transferred to USC following the 2022 season. Instinctual player with a strong combination of intelligence, athleticism, and physicality. Decisive decision-maker who trusts his eyes and boasts a quick trigger & intriguing reactionary athleticism. Possesses great read & react ability – a byproduct of sharp vision and keen spatial & positional awareness. Displays proficient athleticism, range, and lateral mobility to cover the field from sideline to sideline. Has a high motor and internal drive to chase down plays from the backside or scrape down the LOS force ball carriers to the sideline. Competent run defender in the trenches; Flashes consistent toughness and a willingness to put his body to create traffic in the interior. Secure tackler in tight and open spaces; Produced impressive tackling numbers and TFL production in his lone season as a starter at the P5 level. Decent cover LB who appears more comfortable dropping into zone coverage than man coverage. Low ball production but uses capable ball skills to make a play on the ball when presented with the opportunity. Has shown some play strength, hand use, and leverage concerns at the POA against offensive linemen in one-on-one situations. Not the biggest ILB you’ll find, but makes up for size & strength deficiencies with a tough play style and quality effort. Did not rush the passer much at Oklahoma State, so his pass-rushing upside remains questionable. Still, he should cement himself as one of the top linebackers in the Pac-12 as USC’s starting MIKE in 2023.