2023
Appeared in all 13 contests, primarily on special teams … recorded a tackle at No. 18 Tulane … had a 22-yard kickoff return in the 41-20 home victory against UAB.
2022
Played in four games and used his redshirt season … caught his first career pass, a 4-yard grab in the 51-7 victory over Louisiana Tech … also saw action against Texas Southern, FIU and No. 23 Troy … Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll member.
Prior to UTSA
Two-way star for head coach Blake Ware at Dayton High School … first-team all-district selection at both defensive line and tight end as a senior … had 73 tackles, 17 tackles for a loss, seven sacks, 15 quarterback hurries and a pair of forced fumbles in 2021 … totaled six catches for 225 yards, with three receiving touchdowns and one rushing TD as a senior … first-team all-district performer as a junior … three-star prospect according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … earned academic all-district honors … also a member of the basketball team.
Personal
Born on July 16, 2003, in Temple, Texas … son of Jakari and Melissa Cooper … has two brothers, Jordan and Jakari … brother, Jordan, plays football at Waldorf University ... management major.