Cooper is a rugged pass catcher with automatic hands who makes defenders miss after the catch and always seems to come through in the clutch. A three-year contributor for Indiana, he emerged as a go-to playmaker for the Hoosiers during their undefeated national title campaign in 2025, snagging 69 passes for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns—including one of the most ridiculous game-winning touchdown catches you’ll ever see against Penn State. Boasting a well-built, muscular frame, he shows nimble footwork to get off the line and plenty of wiggle to shake tight coverage. 

After playing primarily on the outside his first two seasons, he shifted inside to the slot in 2025, where his run-after-the-catch prowess really stood out. He utilized his excellent contact balance to absorb hits and keep on trucking, regularly ducking under tackle attempts, spinning and straining to pick up extra yards, get to the first down, or dive into the end zone. He averaged 7.1 yards after the catch per reception last year while racking up 27 missed tackles forced, per PFF. He brings top-tier acceleration to catch the ball, hit the boosters, and run away from defenders and beat pursuit angles. Cooper has a feel against zone coverage, knowing when to settle and when to take a route vertically and away from coverage. He has incredible awareness for the sideline, regularly getting his feet in bounds with toe-taps or drags, and has a real knack for the highlight-reel catch. He elevates to snag off-target throws, showing incredible concentration to pluck the ball in traffic. He’s very reliable, with a career 4.2-percent drop rate, per PFF. 

Cooper is more quick than fast and may lack the elite speed to consistently threaten over the top; he notched just eight catches of 20-plus yards last year. Though he’s played outside in his career, he may work best out of the slot. He needs to expand his route tree and develop nuance as a route runner. Much of his production came on quick-game passes where he could run after the catch.