Cooper Shaw
Cooper Shaw
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Matt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Shaw is an intriguing edge rusher measuring in at 6’4 190-pounds. Last season, he had 42 total tackles (22 solo, 20 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 12 QB pressures, 1 interception returned for a touchdown, 3 PD, 2 FF, and 1 FR. He’s a stat sheet machine. Displays good athletic ability due to very good lateral quickness, acceleration, good speed, and balance. Very good hand speed with a good initial quickness to quickly engage and oppose offensive lineman. Maintains a good bend and flexibility throughout. Uses his very good strength and hand strength to combat block attempts and bulldoze his way through. Very good get off and block shedding skills. If Shaw is unable to make his way through, he’ll put his arms up to create pass deflections. Good tackling skills and good pursuit too. Watch out for Shaw this upcoming season.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Shaw measures in at 6’4 190-pounds and uses his explosive nature to keep offensive lines on their toes. The edge rusher had 42 total tackles (22 solo, 20 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 12 QB pressures, 1 PICK 6, 3 PD, 2 FF, and 1 FR. He is all over the place. He has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good balance, and speed. Uses his very good initial quickness and quick hands to create contact first at the line of scrimmage. Very good strength to rip through blocks. Good bend as well with very controlled body movements. Shaw has a good bull rush and good swim move. He’s a rising defensive player to watch.
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Read EvaluationRobert Davis | Prep Redzone Scout
Shaw is an explosive edge rusher who consistently stresses offensive tackles with his first step and relentless motor. His get off allows him to shoot gaps quickly, collapsing the pocket and disrupting plays before they fully develop. Shaw finished the season with 42 total tackles, seven tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and an interception that he returned for a touchdown, showcasing his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. He plays with active hands and a high motor, often forcing hurried decisions from opposing quarterbacks. As he continues to refine his pass rush arsenal and add strength, Shaw has the tools to elevate his production even further. Entering the upcoming season, he stands out as a versatile defender poised to make a significant statement.
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Read EvaluationMatt Tate | Prep Redzone Scout
Shaw measures in at 6’4 190-pounds. He’s an explosive defensive end who had 42 total tackles (22 solo, 20 assisted), 7 TFL, 2.5 sacks, 12 QB pressures, 1 INT returned for a touchdown,3 PD, 2 FF, and 1 FR. Shaw has good athletic ability due to very good acceleration, lateral quickness, good speed, and balance. Very good initial quickness out of his stance, maintaining a low pad level throughout. Good hand speed. Very good strength, hand strength, and good hand placement. Shaw rips through block attempts and pressures the QBs. Shaw has very controlled body movements and stays patient in the RPO and read option gain. Shaw has strong tackling and doesn’t let up extra yards. He’s a name to watch going forward.
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