Cooper Benke Cooper Benke 6'5" | 245 lbs | EDGE/TE Highlands | 2027 State KY is another edge defender who stood out as a junior. He causes a ton of disruption against the run, showing the ability to diagnose the play quickly then use his strength to shed blocks with ease. Once he sheds the block, he has shown the ability to use his speed to get to the ball carrier with a sense of urgency to make the tackle. He finished this past season with 50 tackles and 13 tackles for loss in 11 games. Benke also recorded five sacks as a junior. Cooper currently holds multiple Division I offers and I expect that list to continued to grow heading into his senior year.

Cooper Benke Cooper Benke 6'5" | 245 lbs | EDGE/TE Highlands | 2027 State KY is another edge defender who stood out as a junior. He causes a ton of disruption against the run, showing the ability to diagnose the play quickly then use his strength to shed blocks with ease. Once he sheds the block, he has shown the ability to use his speed to get to the ball carrier with a sense of urgency to make the tackle. He finished this past season with 50 tackles and 13 tackles for loss in 11 games. Benke also recorded five sacks as a junior. Cooper currently holds multiple Division I offers and I expect that list to continued to grow heading into his senior year.