Georgia Southern University Athletics

2018-19 Sun Belt Conference Honor Roll

2018-19: Played in 12 games, starting 11 … Was on the field for 673 snaps (628 offensive, 45 special teams) … Played 26 snaps in the opener against South Carolina State, but played a season-high 71 snaps the next week in his first career start against UMass … Played 66 snaps on offense against Texas State and 65 against New Mexico State … Played 68 snaps in the regular season finale at Georgia State … Missed the bowl game due to injury… Made the Dean’s List in the fall for posting above a 3.5 GPA … Made the Honor Roll in the spring for posting above a 3.0 GPA.

2017-18: Played briefly in two games, all on special teams.

2016-17: Played in two games … Played 18 offensive snaps and recorded one knockdown against Savannah State … Was also in for four special teams plays in the game … Was in for three special teams plays against Georgia State.

2015-16: Redshirted … Made the school’s Honor Roll in the spring.

HIGH SCHOOL: Named all-state as a senior at Parkview High School … Also claimed offensive lineman and special teams player of the week honors over his career … Lettered in basketball and track & field.

PERSONAL: Born Jakob Andrew Cooper on October 24 in Atlanta … Son of David and Carla Cooper … Has a younger brother, Aaron … Uncle Kevin Welniak played football from 1982-86 at Alabama.

MAJOR: Sport Management