The pros of Jonathon Cooper
Every time I turn on #OhioState defensive film EDGE Jonathon Cooper flashes on tape. I highlighted him before the #SeniorBowl and I'm two games into Pete Werner, yet Cooper keeps catching my eye.
I see some versatility as well, made some plays as a 5 tech for the Buckeyes too. pic.twitter.com/TLeOxCuMNo
— Devin Jackson (@RealD_Jackson) February 16, 2021
Cooper is one of those defensive ends the Buckeyes produce that seem to have one of the best first steps in the game. Cooper gets off the line in a hurry and uses that speed to hit gaps and find his way through traffic. He uses his hands well and has a lot of counters in his pass rush set should he get held up at the line. He changes direction well and uses that to get into his gap quickly.
His motor is relentless and he will not stop trying to get pressure on the quarterback. Cooper will keep his head up and adjust to where the quarterback is and not simply try to get to a single spot and stop. He does well when there is a blitzer to use that to his advantage to create space for himself or the blitzing player.