Cooper burst onto the scene as one of a few talented freshmen in the area, immediately making an impact during Hunt’s run to the state championship. He can get downhill quickly, and he’s far more decisive than you’d expect a freshman to be. He does that all without guessing wrong much at all, and that controlled aggressiveness as a decision-maker makes him difficult to keep away from the ball.

Cooper is among the top tacklers in the 2029 class, and a relentless defender. His size and speed make him look like an upperclassman on the top-seeded Hunt Warriors. Cooper wraps up well, and his instincts have gotten better throughout the season, as he’s making tackles closer and closer to the line of scrimmage.

The freshman phenom is as advertised. Cooper already shows ideal size and speed, and his natural instincts stand out even against upperclass competition. He plays tough, runs well, and flashes elite recovery speed in coverage. Still raw, but his ceiling is sky-high — Cooper has the tools to go as far as he wants in this game.

Hunt has quietly positioned itself as one of the top 5A teams in the state, and Cooper is a huge reason for that. He’s a tackling machine who has flashed as both a pass-rusher and in coverage. He’s at his best, however, when he’s getting downhill to impact the running game. He’s a sure tackler with good size and burst, allowing him to fill holes and make big stops.