Keith Cooper
Career Summary
Keith Cooper Jr. is a defensive lineman from Dickinson, Texas, who played college football at Tulane and Houston.
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Early Life
Cooper grew up in Dickinson, Texas, and attended Dickinson High School.
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High School
At Dickinson High School, Cooper was a three-star recruit and earned first-team all-district recognition as an outside linebacker in 2019. He also played basketball.
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College Career
Cooper played three seasons at Tulane from 2021 through 2023, appearing in 37 games and recording 69 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, and 10.5 sacks. He transferred to Houston for 2024, starting 12 games at defensive end and producing a career-high 46 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. He also recovered a fumble against Utah for a 22-yard return and blocked a kick in the season opener.
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Path to the NFL
After developing over three seasons at Tulane, Cooper transferred to Houston and finished his college career with an all-conference-caliber 2024 season.
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Career Accomplishments
Cooper earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition from league coaches in 2024 and was named third-team All-Big 12 by Phil Steele.
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Playing Style
Listed at 6-foot-5 and 280 pounds, Cooper lined up at defensive end and supplied backfield disruption, including 27 pressures in Houston's 2024 season.
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