2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Edgerrin Cooper

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Edgerrin Cooper

Position: LB – Projected: 2nd Round

History & Measurables

Born: Nov. 17th, 2001 – Covington, LA

High School: Covington

College: Texas A&M

Height: 6’2″ Weight: 230 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good

Zone coverage
Straight line speed

The Bad

Pursuit angles
Pad level
Start/stop speed
Poor play recognition
Block shedding

Advanced Analytics Notes – 2023

Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Run Defense Grade: 87.6 (T-9 among linebackers)
Run Stops: 37 (T-21 among linebackers)

Pass Rush Stats: Min 40 Snaps

PFF Pass Rush Grade: 86.4 (8th among linebackers)
Pash Rush Win Rate: 12.3% (83rd among linebackers)
QB Hits: 5 (T-34 among linebackers)
Sacks: 10 (T-1 among linebackers)
Hurries: 12 (T-49 among linebackers)

Coverage Stats: Min 100 Snaps

Coverage Grade: 85.5 (15th among linebackers)
Pass Breakups: 2 (T-38 among linebackers)
Passer Rating Allowed: 101.0 (226th among linebackers)
Times Targeted: 16 (T-275 among linebackers)

Film Notes and Highlights

Edgerrin Cooper has good size for a linebacker. He is comfortable in zone coverage, but was primarily used as a QB spy. This led to a lot of sack opportunities on quarterbacks leaving the pocket. He is not a great pass rusher and struggles to get off blocks as a pass rusher and a run stopper. Cooper takes poor pursuit angles and pad level, often attempting tackles blindly leading with his shoulder. He has a hard time changing direction, with poor agility and footwork – tripping over himself often. However, he does boast good straight line speed. Cooper has a hard time recognizing plays and is often the last player on the defense to read the situation. I think some NFL teams may fall in love with his size and potential, but as of now I consider Cooper as a late Day 2, early Day 3 prospect. – Thomas Christopher

(Games Watched: vs Arkansas 2022, vs Miami 2023, vs Auburn 2023)

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