Jerome Cooper

Photo by: Jeff Harwell

Height:
5-11
Weight:
208
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Detroit, Mich.
High School:
Stevenson HS

As a Redshirt Sophomore (2019): Played in all 12 games ... had seven tackles on the season ... made two solos stops against Ohio ... had solo tackles at Miami, against Eastern Michigan, at Bowling Green, and at UMass ... assisted on a tackle against UAB.

As a Redshirt Freshman (2018): Played in 10 games … also saw action on the punt and kickoff return units ... had one carry for 10 yards in the win over Morgan State ... lettered.

As a Freshman (2017): Redshirted.

High School: Played linebacker, safety, and running back for coach Kevin Frederick at Stevenson HS … two-time All-MAC Red Conference and two-time All-Region selection … as a senior, had 121 tackles, three forced fumbles, and an interception return for a touchdown … as a junior, had 92 tackles, four sacks, three forced fumbles, and an interception ... as a sophomore, had 78 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and an interception … also a two-year letterwinner in basketball and track.

Personal: Born February 1, 1999 … parents are Jerome and Lakata Cooper … has an older sister Tamika … business major.