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Edgerrin Cooper named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

Edgerrin Cooper has been playing with his hair on fire pretty much all season for Texas A&M, serving as the unquestioned leader of an Aggie defense that is currently tops in the SEC. He was rewarded for his continued excellent play on Monday, as he was named the SEC’s Co-Defensive Player of the Week for Week 9.

WK9 | SEC Football Player of the Week

CO-DEFENSIVE: Edgerrin Cooper@AggieFootball x #SECFB pic.twitter.com/xsLMTogE1n— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) October 30, 2023

Cooper led the way against the Gamecocks with seven total tackles (six of those solo) and was credited with one sacks for a loss of 12 yards and two total tackles for losses of 13 yards and forced one fumble.