Jeremiah Cooper, S, Penn State: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
Safety (S) |
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Jersey Number |
#4 |
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Class |
Redshirt Senior |
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School |
Penn State |
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Height / Weight |
6’0″ / 184 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
El Paso, Texas / Andress HS |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
INT |
PD |
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2022 |
Iowa State |
Big 12 |
FR |
9 |
32 |
0.5 |
0 |
1 |
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2023 |
Iowa State |
Big 12 |
SO |
11 |
45 |
1.5 |
5 |
10 |
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2024 |
Iowa State |
Big 12 |
JR |
14 |
48 |
1.0 |
2 |
8 |
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2025 |
Iowa State |
Big 12 |
SR |
3 |
7 |
0.0 |
1 |
2 |
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Total |
37 |
132 |
3.0 |
8 |
21 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his verified collegiate production, high-speed movement profile, and recovery from a 2025 injury.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.45 – 4.52 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 35.0″ – 37.0″
- Broad Jump: 10’0″ – 10’4″
- Bench Press: 14 – 18 repetitions
- 10-Yard Split: 1.52 – 1.58 seconds
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Jeremiah Cooper is a battle-tested safety who emerged as a standout playmaker during his four years at Iowa State. A former multi-sport athlete from El Paso, Texas, Cooper quickly established himself as a high-level ballhawk, earning national recognition in 2023 when he tied for sixth in the FBS with five interceptions.
While a 2025 ACL injury cut his final season in Ames short, his track record of 30 career passes defended and eight interceptions highlights his elite ability to disrupt passing lanes.
Key Strengths
- Elite Ball Skills: Possesses rare ball-tracking instincts for a safety. His 21 career pass breakups and eight interceptions reflect a defender who consistently makes plays on the ball, not just the receiver.
- High-Level Coverage Intelligence: Uses his football IQ to diagnose routes early, often beating receivers to their landmarks. He allows a low completion percentage when targeted, proving his effectiveness in both man-match and zone schemes.
- Proven Production: A four-year contributor with significant starting experience, Cooper has proven he can sustain high-level play across 37 collegiate games.
- Tackling Fundamentals: A reliable last line of defense who plays with the physicality necessary to support the run, backed by over 130 career tackles.
Developmental Focus
As he enters his first season at Penn State, Cooper’s primary developmental focus is proving his full return to pre-injury form following his 2025 ACL recovery. Evaluators will be watching to ensure his lateral explosiveness and “twitch” remain at the elite level he displayed during his 2023 breakout. Refining his technique in deep-middle coverage within the Nittany Lions’ defensive scheme will be the final step in solidifying his status as an impact safety in the 2027 draft class.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
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All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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