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Packers’ “Super Star” Already One of The Best Players at His Position in the NFL

By Matt LombardoJanuary 17, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read

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Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur argues a call on a muffed punt with field judge Aaron Santi (50) during the second quarter of their game against the Minnesota Vikings Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.© Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Edgerrin Cooper has been a revelation for the Green Bay Packers.

Green Bay Packers Edgerrin Cooper — Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper (56) tackles Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones (33) for a one-yard loss during the first quarter of their game Sunday, December 29, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Chosen with the No. 45 overall pick in the second round of last spring’s NFL Draft, Cooper quickly developed into one of defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s most dynamic weapons.

Finishing the season with 87 total tackles, 3.5 sacks, and an interception in 14 games, there’s a compelling case that after being named NFL Defensive Rookie of The Month back in December, Cooper was the Packers’ most disruptive and vital defensive player.

According to Pro Football Focus, Cooper has an even bigger argument to make.

According to PFF, Cooper is already one of the premier linebackers in the sport, finishing with an 85.7 overall grade, fourth highest among linebackers across the NFL.

Edgerrin Cooper – 85.7 PFF grade this season

🧀 4th among all LBs
🧀 2nd among all defensive rookies

More stats: https://t.co/4twN7UEYGr pic.twitter.com/aUMKg1Vur0

— PFF GB Packers (@PFF_Packers) January 17, 2025

Beyond consistency and making timely plays, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur believes Cooper has “superstar” potential.

“I think he’s got superstar potential, I really do,” LaFleur told Matt Schneidman of The Athletic on the season-ending episode of the Matt LaFleur Podcast. “As long as he continues to work, which I know he will, I think (linebackers coach Anthony) Campanile does a great job of grinding those guys. It was a huge learning curve coming from Texas A&M to here. And you saw, the more he played, the better he got, and the more consistent he got. It’s going to be a great offseason for him. I think he’s planning on staying in town. Hopefully, we can get him bigger, faster, and stronger.”

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Matt Lombardo

Matt Lombardo has covered the NFL for 15 years, including as a beat reporter covering the Green Bay Packers for Heavy Sports during the 2023 season. Additionally, Lombardo has covered the league nationally dating back to the 2020 season for various outlets including Heavy Sports, FanBuzz, and others. In addition to his work covering the Packers for Wisconsin Sports Heroics, Lombardo covers the NFL for Between The Hashmarks.

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