Class of 2021 WR Devaughn Cooper (CA) PWO Transfer from Arizona / UTEP

[OrangeXtreme]

Devaughn Cooper - Football - UTEP Miners

Devaughn Cooper (1) Wide Receiver - Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021) 2020 (REDSHIRT SENIOR) Saw action in all eight games

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Devaughn Cooper - Football - University of Arizona Athletics

Devaughn Cooper (7) Wide Receiver - 2017: Played in seven games as a reserve receiver … Hauled in two receptions for 12 yards in regular season finale against Arizona

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[RF2044]

Can't hurt. Experienced player, to help offset a young group of wide receivers behind only two proven players..

 

[Ozone!]

 

[CbusCuse]

How exactly does this dude have 2 years of elegibility left? This dude graduated high school in 2016. He gets a redshirt year, an additional year due to injury later on and then a covid year?!? That doesn't seem right to me but whatevs. Welcome to the Cuse!

He played 3 games in 2016 with Arizona
He played 7 games in 2017 with Arizona
He played all 12 games in 2018 with Arizona
He played in 4 games in 2019 with UTEP (and they claim he got a redshirt this year)
He played in 8 games in 2020 with UTEP (Covid year)

Devaughn Cooper - Football - UTEP Miners

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

How exactly does this dude have 2 years of elegibility left? This dude graduated high school in 2016. He gets a redshirt year, an additional year due to injury later on and then a covid year?!? That doesn't seem right to me but whatevs. Welcome to the Cuse!

He played 3 games in 2016 with Arizona
He played 7 games in 2017 with Arizona
He played all 12 games in 2018 with Arizona
He played in 4 games in 2019 with UTEP (and they claim he got a redshirt this year)
He played in 8 games in 2020 with UTEP (Covid year)

Devaughn Cooper - Football - UTEP Miners

This is kind of amazing. So 2019 was the first year of the 4 games and still redshirt rule (Like Jawhar Jordan did). Last year didn't count for anyone, so he's a redshirt junior.

 

[money3189]

He could help down the road

 

[tep624]

Think anytime you can add a former P5/BCS scholarship player who’s actually had some production at that level as a PWO that’s a win. Nice find.

 

[djorange1989]

good get, I remember this kid when he visited with Riley. he has a traditional redshirt year, a medical redshirt year and a Covid freebie, there's your 7 years, crazy!

 

[CbusCuse]

This is kind of amazing. So 2019 was the first year of the 4 games and still redshirt rule (Like Jawhar Jordan did). Last year didn't count for anyone, so he's a redshirt junior.

So the 4 game redshirt rule came to be in 2018 I believe? So If it happened in 2016 he can still consider that a traditional redshirt year? Not sure I knew that.

 

[LeMoyneCuse]

So the 4 game redshirt rule came to be in 2018 I believe? So If it happened in 2016 he can still consider that a traditional redshirt year? Not sure I knew that.

Now I'm doubting myself. The 2019 thing is where I'm assuming the Redshirt year comes in. But you're right. That should have been RS Senior year, not junior year. Unless he got hurt early in his freshman year too.

 

[CuseLegacy]

good get, I remember this kid when he visited with Riley. he has a traditional redshirt year, a medical redshirt year and a Covid freebie, there's your 7 years, crazy!

Yes he took an official visit...way back when.

Class of 2016 - WR/CB DeVaughn Cooper (CA) In the transfer portal...again.

And another fwiw the coaches are following him. McCloud Lynch and Lewis are all following him. Plus they have been following his HS site for a few weeks...Narbonne HS in Harbor City, CA. Also Devaughn is following all three coaches back.

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[721Comstock]

Yes he took an official visit...way back when.

Class of 2016 - WR/CB DeVaughn Cooper (CA) In the transfer portal...again.

And another fwiw the coaches are following him. McCloud Lynch and Lewis are all following him. Plus they have been following his HS site for a few weeks...Narbonne HS in Harbor City, CA. Also Devaughn is following all three coaches back.

syracusefan.com

I bet he’s blown away by the improvements to Archbold Field since then.

This kid will get his college diploma and his AARP card at the same ceremony.

 

[Ernj]

Most Grad transfers/5th years working on there Masters. Devaughn gonna have his PhD.

 

[CuseLegacy]

 

[CuseLegacy]

Probably the good news day.

 

[Toga]

How exactly does this dude have 2 years of elegibility left? This dude graduated high school in 2016. He gets a redshirt year, an additional year due to injury later on and then a covid year?!? That doesn't seem right to me but whatevs. Welcome to the Cuse!

He played 3 games in 2016 with Arizona
He played 7 games in 2017 with Arizona
He played all 12 games in 2018 with Arizona
He played in 4 games in 2019 with UTEP (and they claim he got a redshirt this year)
He played in 8 games in 2020 with UTEP (Covid year)

Devaughn Cooper - Football - UTEP Miners

Player/Coach

 

[GoSU96]

Hopefully he can replace Hendrix’s production

 

[OrangeXtreme]

This is kind of amazing. So 2019 was the first year of the 4 games and still redshirt rule (Like Jawhar Jordan did). Last year didn't count for anyone, so he's a redshirt junior.

Only played 3 games before a season ending injury in 2016. Got a redshirt.

Redshirted again in 2019.

 

[money3189]

I have no expectations with Cooper. What ever he gives us will be a plus.

 

[orangepassion]

Hopefully he can replace Hendrix’s production

You want more injured DB's?

 

[crales44]

Definitely a low risk take with a potential high reward. He was a much better prospect than Riley in high school. If he can provide reps in the slot that would be very nice.

 

[Stevenson]

was 2016 a medical redshirt?

 

[Ernj]

Devaughn Cooper - Football - UTEP Miners

Devaughn Cooper (1) Wide Receiver - Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll (2020, 2021) 2020 (REDSHIRT SENIOR) Saw action in all eight games

utepminers.com

Devaughn Cooper - Football - University of Arizona Athletics

Devaughn Cooper (7) Wide Receiver - 2017: Played in seven games as a reserve receiver … Hauled in two receptions for 12 yards in regular season finale against Arizona

arizonawildcats.com

2 things:
1. Looking at his stats over the years he has played at Arizona and UTEP, I will be surprised if he contributes as a WR. If he does it will tell me a lot about the current WRs on roster.
2. The picture on the tweet: his hand placement is off. HIs eyes are looking upwards and both hands are down. At least his right hand is up higher, but his left hand is facing upward at his mid-section on a ball above his eyes. Either that ball has no velocity and is going to drop like a sinker or his hands are way off. Either way, the hands should be making a triangle, not in opposite directions. Both hands should only be facing upward if the ball is below his waist.

 

[CuseMan4]

I have no expectations with Cooper. What ever he gives us will be a plus.

Exactly and didn’t even have to use a Scholarship on him. Cuse really can’t lose in this situation

 

[RF2044]

I have no expectations with Cooper. What ever he gives us will be a plus.

Platoon depth, and an experienced guy who has played in collegiate games.

We only have two proven commodities at WR. While I expect a few of the younger guys to ascend into bigger roles, it would be nice to have an experienced guy like Cooper contribute as a 5th, 6th option type of guy in the depth chart.

If he does that, it will be a solid pickup. Zero risk, since it didn't tie up a scholarship.