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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2016 Football Roster

59 Ethan Cooper

  • Position Offensive Line
  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 325
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Steelton, Pa.
  • High School Central Dauphin East

Biography

Postseason Awards
2016 D2Football.com All-American (first team)
2016 Don Hansen Football Gazette All-American (honorable mention)
2016 CCA All-Super Region One (first team)
2016 Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One (second team)
2016 All-PSAC West (first team)
2015 Don Hanson Football Gazette All-American (third team)
2015 Don Hanson Football Gazette All-Super Region One (first team)
2015 All-PSAC West (first team)
2014 All-PSAC West (second team)

NFL Draft: Rated 19th-best offensive guard (315th overall) for 2017 NFL Draft by ESPN.com ... Received 5.19 grade from NFL.com ... Has met with representatives from Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers ... Worked out at Temple's pro day ... Projected as fifth round pick (176th overall) by the Cincinnati Bengals according to Chad Reuter of NFL.com.

General: Named a 2016 Preseason All-American by The Sporting News.

2015: Earned Don Hansen Football Gazette third team All-American honors as the best offensive lineman on a record-breaking IUP offense … Also earned first team All-Super Region One and All-PSAC West honors … Started all 12 games at left guard, running his streak to 25 straight dating back to his true freshman season … Helped the Crimson Hawks break the program single season record by averaging 293.6 rushing yards per game … That number easily led the PSAC and ranked fifth in Division II … IUP’s 40 rushing touchdown in 12 games ranked eighth in the country … Led way for pair of 1,000 rushers in quarterback Lenny Williams and running back Chris Temple … That pair ranked third and fourth, respectively, in the PSAC in rushing yards … IUP ran for at least 250 yards nine times in 12 games, including six games of 300-plus yards … The Crimson Hawks rushed for a season-high 388 yards against California, tied for sixth most in program history … Cooper helped IUP gives up just 11 sacks in 12 games, which ranked 13th in Division II.

2014: Named second team All-PSAC West honors on the offensive line...Became full-time starter, getting the nod at guard in all 11 games...One of only four offensive players to start all 11 games...Helped the Crimson Hawks lead the PSAC West with 162.5 rushing yards per game...Five times IUP ran for at least 195 yards in a game, including a season-high 235 against Clarion (11/1). 

2013: Saw action in six games as a true freshman, starting three at guard...Saw his first collegiate playinig time against Cheyney (9/14)...Started three of last four games of season...Got first career start against Mercyhurst (10/26).

High School: First team all-conference at Central Dauphin East...Second team All-Patriot News Big 15.

Personal Profile: Son of Mikalyn Robbins and Rory Cooper, Sr...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Basketball...Favorite Disney movie: Toy Story...Favorite room in your house: Third floor...If you could let another person take your place as an athlet, who would it be and why: My cousin Dayton because I know he wouldn't let me down...What's on your playlist before a game: Chief Keef and French Montana...Favorite person you follow on any social media site and why: Chad OchoCinco becuase he's hilarous...Cats or Dogs: Dots...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: The Philadelphia Eagles because it's my favorite sports team...Coke or Pepsi: Neither, I don't drink soda...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Getting to the next level...What is something unique about you that not too many people know about: I'm the youngest of three kids...When did you first start playing football: 4 years old...Why IUP: Best program and best business school...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you: Cell phone with service, surf board, football...Favorite fast food restaurant: Chipotle...How do you spend your days off from footballl: Relaxing and spending time with family...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Glacier Ice...What's the best advice you were ever given: Work hard, stay humble...Who's your favorite pro-athlete: Jason Pierre-Paul...Favorite pro sports team: Philadelphia Eagles...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: On my family and a house. 

 

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Historical Player Information

  • 59

    2013Freshman

    Defensive Line
    6'3" 300 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2014Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 300 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2015Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 320 lbs
    59
  • 59

    2016Senior

    Offensive Line
    6'3" 325 lbs
    59