In terms of all -round running back, there are not many players who are better than Derek Cooper, a 5 -star player in 2026. According to the rivals, we returned to the top of Japan。
The cooper with a height of 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 200 pounds is an elite player with two -sword style, but he is better at running back at the next level where almost all top schools are aiming for five stars.
This 5 -star player, the top 10 new players in the 2026 class, participated in the Under Armor All American game earlier this month, showed off the elite -level athletic ability with a natural sense suitable for that position. It became noticeable.
Cooper is an excellent pass catcher from the backfield, and runs with an excellent strength and authority that is well harmonious with the running back vision, both in open space and tackle.
How did the five stars evaluate his performance throughout the week?
“I feel blessed. “It was really wonderful to come here and play against great talented players going to college.
“I proved that I was okay. My ability to catch the ball in the backfield and break through the wonderful defense. [was on display]。 I just caught the ball on a person or drove the ball on a person, and gained a little advantage. “
So far, Georgia, Miami, FloridaAlabama Overne, Alabama Ohio The most consistent school has reached out and solicited him in five stars to return him to the campus this spring. Cooper will visit many months to narrow down the school list before the official visit.
Georgia once retained a commitment from Cooper in June, but immediately released the commitment, but still remained in a five -star candidate.
The running back plans to visit Miami, Obern, and Georgia in Junior Day in the next few weeks after Hurricans visited Cooper last week's home visit. Running back coach Matt Merit and attack coordinator Shannon Dawson attended.
Where is the school where the official visit of the 5 stars is guaranteed?
“I definitely want to go to Miami. I also want to go to Georgia. As you know, as you know. [are some of the top ones so far]Cooper said.
Cooper is one of the most popular freshmen in the 2026 class, accumulating 26 scholarship offers so far, and many of the four schools are interested in the 5 -star class.
As a junior, Cooper recorded 7.3 yards per carry at Shaminard -Madonna, 905 yards and 13 touchdowns, and nine pass catches earned 156 yards, scoring another goal. His success, Shaminard -Madonna won the title of the FHSAA 1A Championship this year and won 92 yard rushes and touchdowns.
For the spring, the recruitment of this 5 -star player is still widely open, but some candidates for the best running back in Japan have begun to emerge.
