Veteran Rice DL with Big-Body Presence and Proven Production
DeJaun Cooper is a sturdy, experienced defensive lineman for Rice, listed at 6-foot-2, 280 pounds and described by the program as a “mature player” who was “a major factor” on the defensive line in the 2006 season[1]. ESPN’s player profile for that season shows real disruption potential, with 23 solo tackles, 5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble in the 2006 season[2]. What makes him appealing is the blend of size, experience, and interior toughness—he looks like the kind of line piece that can anchor a front, eat blocks, and still flash pass-rush juice when the play calls for it[1][2].
