compact, downhill Yale linebacker built to thump
In 2026, Cooper Gentle arrives at Yale as a freshman linebacker with a very clear calling card: he plays with violence, triggers fast, and brings a compact 5'11", 230-pound frame that shows up against the run. Yale’s own profile credits him with 197 tackles, 52 tackles for loss, 22 sacks, 40 QB pressures, and a defensive touchdown across his junior and senior seasons, while outside evaluations praise his leverage, block-shedding, and tone-setting intensity. If you want a physical, instinctive inside linebacker who can disrupt plays early, he’s a strong fit.
