Just one year after he heard his name called early on night two of the draft, it already looks like the investment has paid major dividends for GM Brian Gutekunst.
Coming off a promising rookie season, Edgerrin Cooper enters year two with a more defined role, a growing comfort in the speed of the NFL, and an even bigger opportunity to showcase the traits that made him one of the most intriguing linebackers in his class.
At Texas A&M, Cooper was known for his athleticism and ability to erase space in a hurry, which translated seamlessly to Green Bay in year one.