WVU’s Agile Center Backup with Elite Pulling Mechanics
Cooper Young, a 6'5", 309-lb redshirt sophomore for West Virginia, is a high-intensity interior lineman who excels at pulling and seeking second-level contact, consistently burying defenders with aggressive drive [1][7]. Though he saw minimal game action (only two appearances across two seasons) and didn't play in 2024, he earned All-Ches-Mont Second Team honors at Downingtown West High and is now practicing at center as a reliable backup [1][3]. His differentiator is *explosive lateral movement* paired with a relentless, physical personality—traits that make him a strong fit for teams needing a mobile, contact-ready OL who can develop into a starter. With five OL transfers joining WVU, Young’s role is backup, but his upside as a developmental piece is clear [5].
