2. Jeremiah Cooper, Free Safety
Iowa State defensive coordinator John Heacock is one of college football’s best defensive minds. He took the 3-3-5 defense and added his special sauce, which works well for Iowa State.
They’ve routinely fielded some of the more formidable defenses in the nation against the pass. For an Oklahoma team whose best method of moving the ball is through the air right now, Jeff Lebby and this Sooners offense will have to lock in.
One of the players they’ll need to be mindful of is sophomore safety Jeremiah Cooper.
Cooper is a ballhawk already amassing three interceptions (one he returned for a touchdown and has two other passes defended. His play and production make him a talented defensive back who Heacock trusts.
He’ll be a significant factor for the Cyclones trying to cover the middle of the field to force Dillon Gabriel and this offense to win outside the numbers.