Shammond Cooper brings proven backfield disruption to Akron’s linebacker room
Shammond Cooper is a 6-foot-2, redshirt senior linebacker for Akron whose calling card is making plays in the backfield: scouting notes describe him as very good at timing blitzes, shooting gaps, and locating the ball quickly, while his 2023 season at Akron featured 53 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 3 sacks after transferring from Illinois. That blend of burst, feel, and negative-play production makes him a strong fit for a defense that wants an aggressive, instinctive Will backer rather than just a clean-up tackler.
