The Plano linebacker is coming off a 116 tackle, 3 interception, 12 TFL season as a sophomore.  Rangy linebacker that is good in coverage over the middle. Drops back in coverage and makes plays. Takes good angles getting to the ball.  Like the instincts he brings reading the play and making impactful stops. Tackles well in space. Good length getting off blocks.

Cooper Beaty Cooper Beaty 6'1" | 194 lbs | LB Plano | 2028 State IL is an excellent Class of 2028 linebacker with plenty of upside.  Beatty’s skills in pass coverage which he flashed at the camp also shine on tape. He recorded an interception and is very good at dropping back in coverage and making plays on the ball.  Beatty also takes great angles to the ball as a run defender, wraps up on contact and can deliver big hits.  Beatty is a great tackler who flashes good pursuit and range.

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I was very surprised to see that Plano’s Cooper Beaty Cooper Beaty 6'1" | 194 lbs | LB Plano | 2028 State IL was still only going to be a sophomore. Cooper stood out in a small but very deep LB group in attendance, flashing athleticism and instincts beyond his age. Beaty already has solid size at 6’1″, 190 pounds with a 6’6″ wingspan and room to continue bulking up his frame in these upcoming seasons. During LB drills, Cooper displayed nice mobility and change of direction, showing that he can explode downhill as soon as he keys on the run. Beaty plays with fluid hips that can help him go from flowing towards the line of scrimmage when defending the run to dropping into his pass responsibility on the fly. Good range in coverage with the speed to move from sideline to sideline. Beaty had an impressive 4.5 shuttle drill and 7.34 L-drill. Massive upside here!