Jonathon Cooper Explained
| Jonathon Cooper |
| Current Team: | Denver Broncos |
| Number: | 0 |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Birth Date: | 8 January 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Gahanna, Ohio, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 3 |
| Weight Lb: | 257 |
| High School: | Lincoln (Gahanna) |
| College: | Ohio State (2016–2020) |
| Draftyear: | 2021 |
| Draftround: | 7 |
| Draftpick: | 239 |
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| Status: | Active |
| Highlights: |
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| Statseason: | 2024 |
| Statweek: | 13 |
| Statlabel1: | Tackles |
| Statvalue1: | 207 |
| Statlabel2: | Sacks |
| Statvalue2: | 21.0 |
| Statlabel3: | Forced fumbles |
| Statvalue3: | 2 |
| Statlabel4: | Fumble recoveries |
| Statvalue4: | 3 |
| Pfr: | CoopJo02 |
Jonathon Cooper (born January 8, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
College career
Cooper played college football at Ohio State University from 2016 to 2020.[1] [2] [3] Over 45 games during his career, he had 75 tackles and 10 sacks.[4]
Professional career
Cooper was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round, 239th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.[5] On June 15, 2021, Cooper signed his four-year rookie contract with Denver.[6]
Two days before the NFL draft, Cooper received bad news from doctors that there was an irregularity in his electrocardiogram test. Cooper had to have three separate heart procedures on the offseason to correct the irregular heartbeat.[7]
On November 4, 2024, Cooper signed a four-year, $60 million extension with the Broncos.[8]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Means . Stephen . April 14, 2021 . Can Ohio State football’s Jonathon Cooper raise his NFL ceiling by switching from defensive end to linebacker? . May 19, 2023 . cleveland.com.
- Web site: Kaufman . Joey . March 31, 2021 . 2021 NFL Draft: Jonathon Cooper, Baron Browning try out new positions at Ohio State pro day . August 14, 2023 . Buckeye Xtra.
- Web site: Rabinowitz . Bill . Ohio State DE Jonathon Cooper determined to make senior season special . The Columbus Dispatch . 2020-10-30 . 2024-10-19.
- Web site: Stoia . George . Becoming Jonathon Cooper: How the Broncos rookie and Von Miller’s mentee became the man his mother knew he could be . Colorado Springs Gazette . 2021-11-05 . 2024-10-19.
- Web site: DiLalla . Aric . May 1, 2021 . Broncos select Ohio State OLB Jonathon Cooper with 239th-overall pick in 2021 NFL Draft . August 14, 2023 . Denver Broncos.
- Web site: Links . Zachary . June 15, 2021 . NFL Draft Pick Signings: 6/15/21 . August 14, 2023 . Pro Football Rumors.
- Web site: DiLalla . Aric . August 3, 2021 . 'Those heart surgeries were just another obstacle in my way': After getting through 'scary' offseason, Jonathon Cooper has sights set on making Broncos' roster . August 3, 2021 . DenverBroncos.com.
- Web site: Kelberman . Zack . 2024-11-04 . Report: Broncos Sign OLB Jonathon Cooper to Monster Deal . 2024-11-04 . Denver Broncos On SI .
