Cooper Willoughby
Cooper Willoughby
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Andy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Cooper has good size and moves exceptionally well. He’s an athletic mover and a vocal leader. He is quick off the line, does well with hand fighting, shows good physicality, and is a player who moves well laterally. He’s been more of a two-way player and is the most athletic player on the team. Plenty to like and would not be surprised if he gets additional Power-Four offers even with his commitment already being made.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Cooper is an excellent athlete and has been a two way player this year. His primary position will be as an EDGE rusher. He’s quick off the line, is a good mover and showcases good physicality. He’s tough to be left one-on-one throughout the night and will need to be chipped and schemed for. He’s an excellent prospect.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Willoughby is a top-tier athlete. He’s been a two-way player this year, but his home will be on the defensive side of the ball. He has the size and frame to play anywhere along the defensive lince but he is best suited as an EDGE rusher. He is explosive off the line, has good hip bend and will gain leverage over his blocker. He possesses strong, active hands and is a physical player. He has good overall speed and does a good job of disengaging from his block and pursuing the ball carrier. He’s honed his craft and has been an exceptional EDGE rusher who does well creating pressure and forcing opposing teams to have to chip and double him.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Willoughby is our Region 6 Defensive Player of the Year prediction, and he is a player who will lead a stout Viewmont defense. He draws double teams and still makes a play on the ball. He has good size, is quick off the line, and shows good play strength and functionality. He is a game wrecker and will look to get well over double-digit sacks this season. With Viewmont projected to be ahead early in games, he’ll be able to pin his ears back and attack. Willoughby is an outstanding edge rusher and one of the best in the state. He’ll help lead Viewmont to a deep postseason run and hopes of the 5A State title glory.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Willoughby is the key cog of this defense, and he is an exceptional EDGE rusher who is primed to break out and get to double-digit sacks. He has an explosive first step off the line, has strong hands, good power, and sheds his blocks with ease. He has good pursuit and is a player who will have a fantastic final season.
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Read EvaluationAndy Pham | Prep Redzone Scout
Willoughby has an excellent frame and will continue to grow into it. He can easily add ten pounds. Willoughby has various moves, including a good swim move and active hands to get by his blocker. He showcases a good hip bend to get under and pass the offensive lineman. Willoughby is an excellent pass rusher and does well at shedding blockers to pursue the ball carrier. He showcases good physicality and has good closing speed. He’s an athletic EDGE who moves well and has good fluidity in his movement. He is a player who will get recruited regionally and should pick up Power-Four offers.
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Read EvaluationLawrence Sanft | Prep Redzone Scout
Willoughby is an athletic prospect that plays the EDGE position for the Vikings. Ability to bend at the LOS. Against the run, he shows initial quickness to read and react to find the ball carrier. Burst to get upfield and push the pocket as a power rusher to get to the QB as a pass rusher.
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