Cooper Helmke brings big-legged upside to Tulane’s specialist room
In the 2026 season, Helmke enters Tulane as a redshirt freshman with a 6-foot-3 frame, a strong soccer background, and a proven high school leg that reached 49 yards; he was even the MVP of the Blue-Grey All-American Bowl’s East team after making three field goals. Tulane’s roster lists him as a kicker, and early reports from spring practice suggest he’s still competing for the job after recovering from an undisclosed issue. If you want upside, local familiarity, and a specialist with real range, he’s a name to watch.
