Darus Cooper can now laugh about it.
But in Ottas, when the recipient of the Tarleton State, the first team of the first team in the NFL, found the first team in the NFL, it had a moment with Jillian suffering that still brings a smile to his face.
Cooper said, “He was calling the play, and I was very close to him. And he called the play and I was looking at it. He called the play, we broke the hood … I didn’t know what I was doing. “
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Cooper stood in the wrong form, but eventually he found out and followed the right path. But except for a moment, Cooper has always picked up himself as if he is in the NFL, even if he doesn’t believe it.
The 23 -year -old Cooper played a college football at Tarleton State in Stephenville, Texas, which has only more than 20,000 populations and is called the “world’s cowboy capital”.
Cooper was a star in college – a big fish in a small pond. But although he led the FCS last year and he was second among all the Division I players who received the Yard, but he did not receive an invitation to the NFL Combine. And he did not hear his name during the seven rounds of the NFL Draft.
But he still had no doubt.
“I always knew I was concerned,” Cooper said.
He proved it Thursday night.
Cooper stole the show in his forecast opener in 34-27 of the Eagles, Cooper stole the show. He achieved 82 yards and 6 out of 7 goals for touchdown.
“These are some of the hard catchs that he made today, especially on some of them,” said Eagles head coach Nick Siriani. “This fourth downside was like a perfect ball through a tanner (McKeki) with some traffic. I think he was in two men and he made a really good catch there. He is getting better, and is learning different places that he needs to play. I think he has a chance to do some good things today.”
If the Cooper (5-11, 210) were ease it would be a thing A Good night, but he is shining in the first 10 ways in the training camp. He is pushing for a roster space, fighting recipients like Johnny Wilson, Ennas Smith and Elijah Cox.
Throughout the summer, Cooper has been creating more and more confidence and it appeared on Thursday.
He said, “Yasir, of course,” he said. “Trust in myself, trust my coach. He is teaching me great things and I’m just applying them.”
Whenever a player comes from a small program, the question about the level of competition is always raised. People will be wondering how this player is more skilled with life in the NFL.
But Cooper never worried about it.
“Not really,” he said. “You worked, it’s about to be revealed. I always had confidence in myself because the work was put out and that’s what goes out with you.”
The prediction of this work was paid in a huge way against the bungalows.
What did the Cooper proved on Thursday night?
He said, “Just consistency.” “If the ball comes on my way, I will catch it. I think I have a shortage today but I have to learn in my care that you do not want to be mentally.
While Cooper had several good grips on Thursday, his 20 yard touchdown catch from McKek in the second quarter was the highlight of the night. Cooper was able to beat Cornerback’s press coverage with a tremendous release and McKeki was a beautiful ball. Cooper is proud of his hands and he showed them on the play.
“I think he is a really good player, very fast, big hand,” said McKie. “I think you guys have seen today. One can win the One Routes, which is huge in the NFL. If they are going to give you to each other from outside, you have to take advantage of it and so I think he has definitely done a great job of it.”
Cooper’s first breakout was in College Season 2022, when he caught 1,063 yards and 54 passes in 9 touchdowns. Perhaps he could leave the Tarleton State after this season, but he said he had prayed on it and felt confident in his decision.
After being limited to seven games in 2023, Cooper had an incredible season in 2024. In 14 sports, he caught 76 passes in 1,450 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Some teams may have been afraid of the level of competitiveness, some may not think that their supporters were 4.49 seconds 40 yard dash very fast in the day. But whatever the reason, Cooper made it uncomfortable. He decided to join the Eagles because he and his wife think it is best for them.
When asked about their possibilities of forming a team, Cooper only emphasized the importance of stacking dession. The trusted young recipient is certainly doing this this summer.
On Thursday night he did another stack and came with the closing zone trip that he would always like.
“It was a blessing, man,” Cooper said. “The feeling as I had never felt before. Just a blessing to come here and I will never forget it. In fact, I have to get the ball. I didn’t put the ball, so I hope we can get the ball.”
