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Derrek Cooper stats, 2026

Texas (5–2, SEC). Running back. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Derrek Cooper is a running back for Texas (5–2). Among running backs this season he's 35th in rushing success rate (53.6%), 323rd in carries (28), 334th in rushing TDs (1), in 5 games. This week: Mississippi State at Texas.

Rushing yards98358th of 427 running backs
Carries28323rd of 428 running backs
Yards per carry3.5340th of 372 running backs
Rushing TDs1334th of 351 running backs

Bio

Who is Derrek Cooper?

Position
Running back
Class
Freshman
Height
6-1
Weight
212 pounds
Number
No. 5
Hometown
Lauderhill, FL
High school
Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 109 in the 2026 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Derrek Cooper's rushing stats

He's 323rd of 428 running backs in carries (28) and 334th of 351 running backs in rushing TDs (1).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing yards98358th of 427
Carries28323rd of 428
Yards per carry3.5340th of 372
Rushing TDs1334th of 351

The season

Derrek Cooper's rushing efficiency and big plays

He's 35th of 366 running backs in rushing success rate (53.6%) and 288th of 357 running backs in EPA per play (-0.03).

StatSeasonNational rank
Rushing success rate53.6%35th of 366
Explosive runs (12+ yards)1386th of 393
EPA per play-0.03288th of 357

The season

Derrek Cooper's receiving stats

He's 338th of 392 running backs in receiving yards (13) and 351st of 395 running backs in catches (2).

StatSeasonNational rank
Catches2351st of 395
Receiving yards13338th of 392

Ranks are among every FBS running back with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Derrek Cooper's career stats

SeasonTeamCarriesRush ydsYds/carryRush TDCatchesRec ydsRec TD
2026Texas28983.512130

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Derrek Cooper's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playRush successExplosive runsTotal EPAUsage
2026Texas-0.03+0.10-0.0353.6%3.6%-0.89%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Derrek Cooper's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultRushing yardsCarriesRushing TDsExplosive runs (12+ yards)Catches
1vs. Texas StateW 59–762000
3vs. UTSAW 30–64411100
4at TennesseeW 20–1777001
6vs. OklahomaL 24–27418010
8vs. Ole MissW 34–2700001

FAQ

Questions about Derrek Cooper

What position does Derrek Cooper play?

Derrek Cooper plays running back for Texas, which is 5–2 this season.

Where is Derrek Cooper from, and what year is he?

Derrek Cooper is a freshman running back for Texas, listed at 6-1 and 212 pounds, from Lauderhill, FL.

How tall is Derrek Cooper, and how much does he weigh?

Derrek Cooper is listed at 6-1 and 212 pounds on Texas's 2026 roster.

What year is Derrek Cooper?

Derrek Cooper is a freshman, from the 2026 recruiting class.

Who does Derrek Cooper play for?

Texas (5–2, SEC), where he plays running back and wears No. 5.

Is Derrek Cooper eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Derrek Cooper was in the 2026 class, so his first chance is the 2029 draft.

How did Derrek Cooper play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. Ole Miss: 1 catch. Texas won 34–27.

Where did Derrek Cooper go to high school?

Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood, FL). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 109 in the 2026 class.

What are Derrek Cooper's stats this season?

98 rushing yards, 28 carries, 3.5 yards per carry, 1 rushing TDs, 53.6% rushing success rate in 5 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Derrek Cooper rank nationally?

Among FBS running backs: 35th of 366 in rushing success rate, 323rd of 428 in carries, 334th of 351 in rushing TDs.

When does Derrek Cooper play next?

Texas hosts Mississippi State Sat, Oct 31, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Texas.

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