All-America speed rusher out of Texas A&M who has grown into the centerpiece of Green Bay's linebacker corps.
Edgerrin Cooper was a first-team All-American at Texas A&M before Green Bay took him in the second round of the 2024 draft. Two seasons in, he has become one of the most productive linebackers on the Packers' roster, anchoring the defense with sideline-to-sideline range.
Path to the league
Cooper earned first-team Associated Press All-America honors at Texas A&M in 2023, leading the Aggies with 84 tackles and eight sacks among 17 tackles for loss. Pro Football Focus graded him as the top linebacker in the FBS that season among players with at least 200 defensive snaps. Green Bay selected him with the 45th overall pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
Cooper was named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month during his first NFL season and played a critical role in the Packers' 2024 playoff run. His speed and range have made him an asset in coverage against tight ends and running backs, a rare trait among off-ball linebackers his size.
2025 season recap
Cooper finished the 2025 regular season with 118 tackles (63 solo), 0.5 sacks, four passes defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery across 16 games, finishing second on the team in tackles. He posted double-digit tackle games five times and played every defensive snap in 10 contests, then added eight stops in Green Bay's wild-card playoff win over Chicago before leaving with an ankle injury.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Edgerrin Cooper
- Pro Football Reference: Edgerrin Cooper
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
16 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | packers | 4 | 30 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | packers | 16 | 118 | 63 | 0.5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 2024 | packers | 14 | 87 | 57 | 3.5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Linebacker
- Group
- injuredReserveOrOut
- College
- Texas A&M
- Hometown
- Covington, LA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- day-to-day
Latest news about Edgerrin Cooper
All news →Packers Lose Javon Hargrave for the Season to a Torn Achilles, a Week After Edgerrin Cooper
The 33-year-old defensive tackle, signed for two years and $23 million in March, was carted off in the fourth quarter of the win over Chicago. Green Bay is down to four healthy defensive tackles.
Packers' Edgerrin Cooper Has Torn Achilles, Out for the Season
An MRI confirmed the tear a day after Cooper went down without contact at Tampa Bay. He led Green Bay in tackles for loss and had a sack and an interception in the game before he was hurt.
Week 4 Injuries: Ja'Marr Chase Concussed, Saquon Barkley Hurts Hamstring, Edgerrin Cooper Carted Off
Update: Lane Johnson, inactive Sunday for personal reasons, retired on Tuesday. Cooper has a torn Achilles, and Chase, Barkley and Moore still have no announced timelines.
Packers Edge Buccaneers 17-14 in Week 4
Green Bay Packers 17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14 at Raymond James Stadium. Jordan Love went 22 of 30 for 197 yards with 2 touchdowns and 1 interception.
