Elite Edge Rusher with 23 Tackles & 3 Years Eligibility
DeNigel Cooper, a 6'3", 260-lb defensive lineman from Appalachian State, delivered a standout 2025 season with 23 tackles (9 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, and 0.5 sacks across 13 games. His differentiators include an intense, high-motor edge-rushing style, redshirt-freshman maturity from 2024, and three years of eligibility remaining. Though he briefly listed as an outside linebacker in transfer news, his core strength is as a physical, stand-up edge player with 5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss in high school (2022). He’s injury-free, fiercely competitive, and now committed to Wisconsin under Luke Fickell—making him a perfect fit for teams needing a versatile, high-intensity rusher with room to grow.
