Keith Cooper Jr.

American football defensive lineman

American Dickinson, Texas, USA Aries 6 ft 5 in (196 cm)

Quick Info

ProfessionAmerican football defensive lineman
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth30/03/2003
Age23 years
BirthplaceDickinson, Texas, USA
Zodiac SignAries

Latest News about Keith Cooper Jr.

11/11/2026

The Miami Dolphins signed defensive lineman Keith Cooper Jr. to their active roster from the Carolina Panthers' practice squad. The move filled one of three open spots created after Zach Sieler was placed on injured reserve, giving Miami another rotational option on the defensive line.

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Bio/Wiki

SummaryKeith Cooper Jr. is an American football defensive lineman who has played in the National Football League after college play at Tulane and Houston. He was signed to the Miami Dolphins' active roster in November 2026 after a stint on the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.

Physical Stats & More

Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Weight280 lb (127 kg)
Jersey Number5 (college)

Educational Qualification(s)

High SchoolDickinson High School, Dickinson, Texas
University
  • Institution: Tulane University Years: 2021-2023 Sport: Football
  • Institution: University of Houston Years: 2024 Sport: Football

Career

College
Tulane Green Wave2021-2023
Houston Cougars2024, earned second-team All-Big 12 honors
Professional
2025 NFL DraftUndrafted
Detroit LionsSigned as an undrafted free agent in 2025; released in October 2025
Cleveland BrownsPractice squad, from December 2025
Miami DolphinsSigned January 9, 2026 on a futures contract; made the initial 53-man roster in August 2026; released in late September 2026, re-signed to the practice squad on 30/09/2026, and elevated to the active roster on 11/11/2026
Carolina PanthersPractice squad member from early October 2026 until signed off Carolina's practice squad back to Miami on 11/11/2026

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft.
2. Played for three NFL teams within about a year of joining the league.
3. Was a three-star recruit and ranked as a top edge prospect in the 2021 recruiting class out of Dickinson, Texas.

Also born on 30 March

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