Hooper is a high-motor safety who plays fast and confidently on the back end. He lines up mainly at free safety and shows a strong feel for zone coverage. He has a natural sense for the game. On a tipped pass, Hooper reacts instantly, comes down with the interception, and takes it the distance. It’s the kind of play that shows his awareness.

Hooper also brings a physical edge as a tackler. He triggers downhill with purpose and isn’t shy about contact, even against bigger players. On perimeter runs and end-arounds, he closes quickly and finishes. Hooper tackles with good form and limits yards after the catch.

In coverage, he stays patient and reads the quarterback. He recognizes routes breaking in front of him and drives on short throws (as seen on a few plays in his highlights). He takes clean angles and arrives on time, whether playing deep middle, half-field safety, or matched on a slot. The breakup on the out route in one of his highlights shows timing and trust in what he sees.

Adding strength will help him handle the physical demands of the next level. Improving top-end speed wouldn’t hurt either. I like the fact that he plays with urgency, reacts quickly, and puts himself in position to make plays.