Cooper Barkate, WR, Miami (FL): 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Wide Receiver (WR) |
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Jersey Number |
#18 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Miami (FL) |
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Height / Weight |
6’1″ / 195 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Newport Beach, Calif. / Mater Dei HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Receiving & Rushing Production
|
Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Rec |
Yds |
Y/R |
TD |
Y/G |
Long |
Rush |
Yds |
TD |
|
2022 |
Harvard |
Ivy |
FR |
4 |
10 |
157 |
15.7 |
0 |
39.3 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2023 |
Harvard |
Ivy |
SO |
9 |
40 |
501 |
12.5 |
3 |
55.7 |
— |
10 |
74 |
1 |
|
2024 |
Harvard |
Ivy |
JR |
10 |
63 |
1,084 |
17.2 |
11 |
108.4 |
— |
2 |
6 |
0 |
|
2025 |
Duke |
ACC |
SR |
14 |
72 |
1,106 |
15.4 |
7 |
79.0 |
77 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
37 |
185 |
2,848 |
15.4 |
21 |
77.0 |
77 |
12 |
80 |
1 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his high-end route running profile, fluid movement traits, and athletic testing benchmarks.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.48 – 4.56 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 34.0″ – 36.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’0″ – 10’4″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.54 – 1.60 seconds
- Bench Press: 14 – 18 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Cooper Barkate has built one of the most unique and productive résumés in college football. A product of Southern California high school powerhouse Mater Dei, Barkate originally chose the Ivy League route, starring for three seasons at Harvard and earning national FCS All-America status.
Eager to test his mettle on the biggest stage, he transferred to Duke for the 2025 season, where he immediately established himself as one of the most dangerous wideouts in the ACC. Seeking to cap off his collegiate journey, he joined Miami for the 2026 season alongside his former Blue Devils quarterback, anchoring a high-powered Hurricanes offense.
Key Strengths
- Route Craft and Separation: Runs an expansive, polished route tree with sudden hip sink at the break points, consistently creating separation against both man and zone coverages.
- Proven Production Across Levels: Has posted back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons in completely different environments (FCS and ACC), proving his capability as a primary target.
- YAC and Playmaking Instincts: Combines fluid body control with sharp open-field vision, turning short catch-and-run opportunities into explosive plays (averaging 15.4 yards per catch for his career).
- Reliable Hands: Displays a large catch radius and exceptional focus in traffic, showing a low drop rate throughout his collegiate tenure.
Developmental Focus
As Barkate transitions through the 2027 draft process, scouts will examine his play strength against elite, physical NFL-caliber press cornerbacks who try to disrupt his timing off the line of scrimmage. Continuing to refine his hand usage against jams will help ensure an immediate, seamless translation to the slot or flanker position at the professional level.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
- 2026 Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Combine/Pro Day Measurables
pending