These two outcomes for Edgerrin Cooper, the first of the Green Bay Packers’ 2024 second-round selections, could act as a crystal ball for a possible leader of the defense.
Note: This is the second story of a series identifying the best- and worst-case scenarios for each of the Green Bay Packers’ 11 draft picks.
Cooper arrives to a Green Bay defense that chronically struggled to cover the middle of the field in 2023 . Along with the additions of Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator and Xavier McKinney to the secondary, Green Bay hopes the selection of Cooper will give the middle of its defense a new look and attitude.
But if he is able to put it all together as a complete defender this season, being one of the top nominees for the award wouldn't be too much of a stretch. With Cooper's versatile skill-set, he could be a game wrecker eventually. This season could be an early peek at that potential if his playing style smoothly translates to the NFL.There will undoubtedly be a learning curve for Cooper. Not every play is as easy to read compared to one from a June practice in shorts. But he might have enough athleticism and strength to be an exciting player immediately.
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