veteran Houston trench anchor with real nasty work
Alex Cooper is a sturdy, battle-tested Houston offensive lineman who built his reputation on versatility, toughness, and reliability. In his senior season, he started every game, logged heavy snaps, and was part of an offensive line that powered a 13-1 Cougars team and a 38-24 Peach Bowl win; reports also noted he allowed just one sack that year. The differentiator here is the glue-guy value: he can move across spots, handles high-volume work, and brings the kind of physical, no-drama presence coaches love when they want the run game and pass protection to feel grown-up.
