From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling a prospect the Steelers are showing some interest in, that being Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper.
#45 EDGERRIN COOPER, LB, TEXAS A&M — 6020, 227 Lbs. (SENIOR)
Event Name -Great range and athleticism for the position; fits new-age linebacker mold perfectly – Wiry frame overall, especially lower half; needs to add some muscle to lower half -Consensus First Team All-American at Texas A&M in 2023
-2024 East-West Shrine BowlMeasurements
Player Ht/Wt Hand Size Arm Length Wingspan Edgerrin Cooper 6020/227 9 5/8″ 33 1/2″ 80 1/8″ 40-Yard Dash 10-Yard Dash Short Shuttle 3-Cone N/A N/A N/A N/A Broad Jump Vertical Bench Press N/A N/A N/A The Good
-Impressive play recognition paired with athleticism and quick-twitch explosion to make plays in traffic
-Effective blitzer and looper; has good bend around the edge
-Consistently beats blockers to the hole to make plays against the run; often plays a step ahead, almost as if at a different speed entirely
-Changes directions with ease and slips blocks cleanly
-Good take-on technique against the run, staying square
-Long arms to help him make a number of plays as a tackler
-Comfortable playing in various alignments with different responsibilitiesThe Bad
-Tends to guess against the run at times and can take himself out of the play entirely
-Doesn’t bring much thump as a tackler; more twist & roll than thump
-Slow getting off blocks when unable to slip, can get overwhelmed by interior linemen
-Awareness in zone coverage isn’t great; must learn to gain more depth in dropsBio
-Played in 45 career games at Texas A&M, starting 21 games, including all 12 in 2023
-Finished four-year career with 204 tackles, 30.