Freshman RB Derrek Cooper Shines at Camp | Texas Longhorns Football News

Freshman Derrek Cooper is lighting up Texas Longhorns camp with his explosive, physical running style—rushing for over 1,500 yards and 19 TDs in high school. Coach Sarkisian raves about his quick grasp of the offense and elite speed, though pass protection remains a work in progress. Learning from veterans like Raleek Brown and Savion Williams, Cooper’s early impact could carve out a role—even amid a loaded backfield—with consistent play, he’s poised to become a key piece as the season unfolds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/21f0a5dc2ce8c6dc