Strengths

• Finishes and doesn't quit; competitor with a positive attitude and leadership traits that coaches admire.
• Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
• Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
• Dips shoulder and moves his feet to get outside leverage when needed. Strong and low coming out of his stance, effective in short-yardage situations.
• Anchors well and plays with the low center of gravity and natural bend to seal the inside lanes. Has violent hands with hustle to close off bubble screens and lead to flatten linebackers. Nasty demeanor and highly coachable.

Weaknesses

• Needs to prove his worth in a straight-ahead running game.
• Will punch at smaller defenders instead of latching on and is more of a mauler than mover in the running game. Can improve maintaining outside leverage when doubling the nose. Ducks his head and gets too upright, causing him to fall off second-level blocks.
• Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
• Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
• Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.

Cole Bentley percentiles vs other Center's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)