NFL Draft prospect on how he was capable of achieve sufficient weight to blossom as O-lineman: ‘I used to be simply kinda hungry’

North Dakota State offensive lineman Cody Mauch has gained consideration as NFL scouts descended on Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl to try the following nice participant.

Mauch performed tight finish at the highschool degree in North Dakota and was a co-Senior Athlete of the Year in his area earlier than he dedicated to the Bisons. According to his bio, Mauch was a “scout crew participant who offered depth on the offensive line.” By 2019, he performed in all 16 video games.

National offensive lineman Cody Mauch of North Dakota State in the course of the Reese’s Senior Bowl apply session on Feb. 1, 2023, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama.
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As scouts and reporters acquired a very good have a look at the 6-foot-6, 303-pound offensive deal with, he was requested how he went from being a decent finish to an offensive lineman of his stature.

“Honestly, I used to be simply consuming,” when he was requested what in his food regimen modified for him to realize 85 kilos. “I needed to go purchase a vast plan on the eating middle and we needed to get 15 meals per week. I used to be most likely getting 26-27 meals per week. I used to be at all times simply there consuming.

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Cody Mauch of North Dakota State in the course of the second day of Senior Bowl week at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, on Feb. 1, 2023.
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“I didn’t plan to realize all the burden. I used to be simply kinda hungry. Coming from a small college in North Dakota, we didn’t have a lot of a weight program. So once I was really capable of dedicate myself within the weight room as properly, I positively noticed myself take some strides.”

Mauch was highlighted in NFL.com’s Senior Day evaluation on Wednesday. He was working at guard and middle as he confirmed simply how versatile he may be on the offensive line.

Cody Mauch of North Dakota State blocks in opposition to South Dakota State at Toyota Stadium on Jan. 8, 2023, in Frisco, Texas.
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“I positively can see myself there (at guard),” he advised reporters. “I believed it was really, you recognize, an all proper day, particularly for my first time doing guard, and clearly, (there may be) stuff to work out. So I’m excited in regards to the begin and now simply to see how we are able to end it.”