Jonathon Cooper

COOPER AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year outside linebacker who played 16 games (5 starts) for the Broncos in 2021, nabbing 37 tackles (22 solo), 2.5 sacks (22 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
• Played 45 games (25 starts) at Ohio State (2016-20), collecting 75 tackles (44 solo), 10 sacks (66 yds.), two pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• Selected as an all-Big Ten honoree on two occasions, including third-team recognition in 2020.
• Became the first player in Ohio State history to wear the "Block O" jersey which is given to the player who best represents the legacy of former Buckeye Bill Willis and exhibits selfless, player-driven leadership qualities.
• Started all eight games played in 2020, tallying 24 tackles (12 solo), 3.5 sacks (29 yds.), one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
• Limited to just four games (all starts) as a true senior in 2019 before suffering a season-ending injury and electing to redshirt.
• Opened all 13 games in 2018, posting a career-high 25 tackles (14 solo) to go along with 2.5 sacks (9 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
• Tallied 15 tackles (11 solo), two sacks (17 yds.) and one fumble recovery in 14 games played in 2017.
• Appeared in six games as a true freshman, adding six tackles (2 solo) and one sack (5 yds.).
• Prepped at Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio, where he was named the state's Defensive Player of the Year while being selected to the All-USA Ohio football team as a senior.
• Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

COOPER AT A GLANCE:

• A second-year outside linebacker who played 16 games (5 starts) for the Broncos in 2021, nabbing 37 tackles (22 solo), 2.5 sacks (22 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
• Played 45 games (25 starts) at Ohio State (2016-20), collecting 75 tackles (44 solo), 10 sacks (66 yds.), two pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.
• Selected as an all-Big Ten honoree on two occasions, including third-team recognition in 2020.
• Became the first player in Ohio State history to wear the "Block O" jersey which is given to the player who best represents the legacy of former Buckeye Bill Willis and exhibits selfless, player-driven leadership qualities.
• Started all eight games played in 2020, tallying 24 tackles (12 solo), 3.5 sacks (29 yds.), one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
• Limited to just four games (all starts) as a true senior in 2019 before suffering a season-ending injury and electing to redshirt.
• Opened all 13 games in 2018, posting a career-high 25 tackles (14 solo) to go along with 2.5 sacks (9 yds.) and one fumble recovery.
• Tallied 15 tackles (11 solo), two sacks (17 yds.) and one fumble recovery in 14 games played in 2017.
• Appeared in six games as a true freshman, adding six tackles (2 solo) and one sack (5 yds.).
• Prepped at Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio, where he was named the state's Defensive Player of the Year while being selected to the All-USA Ohio football team as a senior.
• Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed by Denver as a draft choice 6/15/21. 

2021: Cooper, who was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, appeared in 16 games (5 starts), totaling 37 tackles (22 solo), 2.5 sacks (22 yds.), and one fumble recovery... Made his NFL debut in Week 1 at NYG (9/12)... Collected first career tackle vs. NYJ (9/26)... Recorded five tackles (2 solo) and a career-high three quarterback hits at Cle. (10/21)... Collected first career start, tallying two assisted tackles vs. Was. (10/31)... Registered the first two sacks of his career and tallied two quarterback takedowns (20 yds.) and four tackles (3 solo) at Dal. (11/7)... Posted five tackles (4 solo) vs. Phi. (11/14)... Registered first career fumble recovery and added five solo tackles vs. Det. (12/12)... Totaled 0.5 sacks (2 yds.) and had a career-high six tackles (4 solo) vs. Cin. (12/19).

2021: Cooper, who was selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft, made his NFL debut at NYG (9/12)... Collected first career tackle vs. NYJ (9/26)... Recorded a career-high five tackles (2 solo) and three quarterback hits at Cle. (10/21).

COLLEGE: Cooper served as a two-year captain and started 25-of-45 games played over his five seasons (2016-20) at Ohio State... Selected as an all-Big Ten honoree on two occasions, including third-team recognition in 2020... Became the first player in Ohio State history to wear the "Block O" jersey which is given to the player who best represents the legacy of former Buckeye Bill Willis and exhibits selfless, player-driven leadership qualities... Started all eight games played in his final collegiate campaign in 2020, compiling 24 tackles (12 solo), 3.5 sacks (29 yds.), one pass breakup and one forced fumble... Limited to just four games (all starts) during his true senior season in 2019 before suffering a season-ending injury and electing to redshirt... Opened all 13 games in 2018, compiling 25 tackles (24 solo), 2.5 sacks (9 yds.) and one fumble recovery... Tallied 15 tackles (11 solo), two sacks (17 yds.) and one fumble recovery in 14 games played in 2017... Appeared in six games as true freshman in 2016, garnering six tackles (2 solo) and one sack (5 yds.).

PERSONAL: Cooper attended Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio, where he was named USA Today's Ohio Defensive Player of the Year while being selected to the All-USA Ohio football team as a senior... Selected to the Associated Press all-state team as a senior... Jonathon Cooper was born on Jan. 8, 1998, in Gahanna, Ohio.