Cohl Cabral (born February 11, 1998) is an American professional

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center for the

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of the United Football League (UFL). He played

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for the

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Early life

Cabral attended

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. He played center and

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on the

team. He was selected to play in the

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as a senior. He also was ranked the no. 2 best center in the nation by

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, and ranked 199 on the ESPN 300. He would commit to

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College career

Cabral played in 11 games as a freshman for Arizona State in 2016. 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

Los Angeles Rams

After going undrafted in the

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, Cabral signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent. Cabral was waived on September 4, 2020. He was re-signed to the practice squad on September 6, 2020. He was released on November 10, 2020.

Houston Texans

Cabral was signed to the

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practice squad on November 21, 2020. He was signed to a reserve/futures contract on January 5, 2021. He was waived on May 21, 2021.

Minnesota Vikings

The

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claimed Cabral off waivers from the Houston Texans on May 24, 2021. He was waived on August 28, 2021. He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 6, 2021. He was released on November 16, 2021.

New Orleans Saints

Cabral was signed to the

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practice squad on December 31, 2021. He signed a reserve/futures contract with the Saints on January 11, 2022. He was waived on May 16, 2022.

Birmingham Stallions

Cabral was signed by the Birmingham Stallions on September 17, 2022. He started in all 12 games for the Stallions, a season in which the team won the USFL Championship.

Arizona Cardinals

The

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signed Cabral on August 25, 2023. He was cut on August 29, 2023.

Birmingham Stallions (second stint)

Cabral was re-signed by the Stallions on September 21, 2023. He was cut on March 22, 2024.

Michigan Panthers

On March 22, 2024 Cabral was claimed off waivers by the

. Cabral was released on August 13, 2024.

Dallas Cowboys

Cabral was signed by the

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on August 14, 2024. Cabral was released during final roster cuts.

Michigan Panthers (second stint)

Cabral was re-signed by the Michigan Panthers on November 1, 2024. Cabral was named to the All- UFL team for the season.

References

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