This is a 2024 photo of Jonathan Cooper of the Denver Broncos NFL football team. This image reflects the Denver Broncos active roster as of June 10, 2024 when this image was taken. (AP Photo)

Jonathon Cooper

OLB

#0

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-4

Age: 26

Weight: 257 lbs

College: Ohio State

2024 SEASON

Solo

20
SCK

6.5
FF

1
INT

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Year

Defense

Days

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	TDS	YDS	AVG	LNG
Other Days (not Mon or Sun)	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sundays	10	39	20	19	6.5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Months

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK
November	3	11	5	6	1
October	4	14	9	5	2.5
September	4	15	6	9	3

Opponents by Group

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK
vs AFC Teams	6	24	12	12	2.5
vs NFC Teams	5	16	8	8	4
Outside Own Division	8	26	12	14	4
vs Own Division	3	14	8	6	2.5

Opponents by Team

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK
Atlanta Falcons	1	2	1	1	0
Baltimore Ravens	1	3	1	2	0
Carolina Panthers	1	5	4	1	1
Kansas City Chiefs	1	6	3	3	1
Las Vegas Raiders	1	2	1	1	1
New Orleans Saints	1	1	0	1	0
New York Jets	1	2	1	1	0
Pittsburgh Steelers	1	5	2	3	0
Los Angeles Chargers	1	6	4	2	0.5
Seattle Seahawks	1	6	2	4	2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers	1	2	1	1	1

Outcomes

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	INT	TDS	YDS	AVG	LNG
Losses	5	26	12	14	3.5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wins	6	14	8	6	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Stadiums

	G	Total	Solo	AST	SCK
GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium	1	6	3	3	1
Caesars Superdome	1	1	0	1	0
M&T Bank Stadium	1	3	1	2	0
Raymond James Stadium	1	2	1	1	1
MetLife Stadium	1	2	1	1	0
Lumen Field	1	6	2	4	2
Empower Field at Mile High	5	20	12	8	2.5

Biography

COOPER AT A GLANCE:

• A fourth-year outside linebacker who has played 47 games (31 starts) for the Broncos from 2021-23, nabbing 151 tackles (85 solo), 13.0 sacks (100.5 yds.), one interception (4 yds.), two passes defensed, one forced fumble and three fumble recoveries (1 TD).

• Has recorded the fourth-most sacks (13.0) among Broncos players drafted in the seventh round or later.

• Set a career best with a team-high 8.5 sacks (65.5 yds.) along with 70 tackles (43 solo), one interception (4 yds.), two passes defensed, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries in 17 starts in 2023.

• Started 9-of-14 games played in 2022, making 44 tackles (20 solo) and two sacks (13 yds.).

• Appeared in 16 games (5 starts) as a rookie in 2021, totaling 37 tackles (22 solo), 2.5 sacks (22 yds.) and one fumble recovery.

• Played 45 games (25 starts) at Ohio State (2016-20), collecting 75 tackles (44 solo), 10 sacks (66 yds.), two pass breakups, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.

• Selected as an All-Big Ten honoree on two occasions, including third-team recognition in 2020.

• Became the first player in Ohio State history to wear the "Block O" jersey, which is given to the player who best represents the legacy of former Buckeye Bill Willis and exhibits selfless, player-driven leadership qualities.

• Started all eight games played in 2020, tallying 24 tackles (12 solo), 3.5 sacks (29 yds.), one pass breakup and one forced fumble.

• Limited to just four games (all starts) as a true senior in 2019 before suffering a season-ending injury and electing to redshirt.

• Opened all 13 games in 2018, posting a career-high 25 tackles (14 solo) to go along with 2.5 sacks (9 yds.) and one fumble recovery.

• Tallied 15 tackles (11 solo), two sacks (17 yds.) and one fumble recovery in 14 games played in 2017.

• Appeared in six games as a true freshman, adding six tackles (2 solo) and one sack (5 yds.).

• Prepped at Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio, where he was named the state's Defensive Player of the Year while being selected to the All-USA Ohio football team as a senior.

• Selected by the Broncos in the seventh round (239th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.