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3) Edgerrin Cooper, LB, Texas A&M (6-3, 230)
Cooper was a first-team All-American and All-SEC selection because he racked up 17.5 tackles for losses and eight sacks coming downhill against the run and pass. He pounds quarterbacks as a blitzer with his quickness and powerful frame, separating the ball from unsuspecting ball carriers in the pocket and toward the sideline. Cooper might be viewed as an edge/off-ball linebacker 'tweener like Trenton Simpson last year, but I think that Ravens rookie showed the potential to be an impact starter in the right system.2) Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas (6-0, 207)*
Brooks suffered a knee injury in November, so he will not be participating on the field during Shrine Bowl week. He'll be able to interview with teams, though, and be around a great event in his home state. Teams know his explosiveness with the ball in his hands, whether hitting the A-gap or getting to the sideline. Brooks won't be selected as early as last year's top-10 pick out of the Texas backfield, Bijan Robinson, but as long as his medical reports check out before the draft, his ability to make defenders miss and run through contact as a runner and receiver make him a likely difference-maker on Sundays.1) Ja'Tavion Sanders, TE, Texas (6-4, 243)*
Like most college tight ends, "JT" has not been given the opportunity to realize his full potential as a playmaker. Whether he plays the entire week or shows his skills for a limited time like Zay Flowers did at 2023 Shrine practices, I believe NFL teams will see a first-round prospect in the Evan Engram or Noah Fant mold. Sanders has the speed and size to challenge interior defenders vertically and run through their tackle attempts to get the extra yard. His strong hands, agility and flexibility as a pass catcher will pay off in the red zone, as well. He's really just getting started.https://www.nfl.com/news/2024-nfl-d...g-prospects-to-watch-at-east-west-shrine-bowl
