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Jalen Cooper stats, 2026

SMU (6–1, ACC). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Jalen Cooper is a wide receiver for SMU (6–1). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 173rd in yards per catch (14.9), 241st in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6), 261st in receiving yards (269), in 6 games. This week: SMU at Syracuse.

Receiving yards269261st of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches18311th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch14.9173rd of 675 receivers and tight ends
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6241st of 657 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Jalen Cooper?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-2
Weight
180 pounds
Number
No. 10
Hometown
Cibolo, TX
High school
Cibolo Steele (Cibolo, TX)
Recruiting
4-star, No. 154 in the 2025 class

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

The season

Jalen Cooper's receiving stats

He's 173rd of 675 receivers and tight ends in yards per catch (14.9) and 261st of 682 receivers and tight ends in receiving yards (269).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards269261st of 682
Catches18311th of 682
Yards per catch14.9173rd of 675

The season

Jalen Cooper's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 241st of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (6).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)6241st of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end 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

Jalen Cooper's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025SMU1932116.92—
2026SMU1826914.900
Career3759015.920

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

Advanced

Jalen Cooper's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025SMU+0.31+0.31—23.5%9.75%
2026SMU+0.65+0.62+1.6633.3%17.77%

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

Jalen Cooper's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
2vs. UC DavisW 56–1042101
3at LouisvilleL 31–417100
4vs. Missouri StateW 34–24125803
5vs. Boston CollegeW 25–1649501
7vs. VirginiaW 23–139100
8vs. CaliforniaW 59–2037201

FAQ

Questions about Jalen Cooper

What position does Jalen Cooper play?

Jalen Cooper plays wide receiver for SMU, which is 6–1 this season.

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

Jalen Cooper is a sophomore wide receiver for SMU, listed at 6-2 and 180 pounds, from Cibolo, TX.

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

Jalen Cooper is listed at 6-2 and 180 pounds on SMU's 2026 roster.

What year is Jalen Cooper?

Jalen Cooper is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Jalen Cooper's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Jalen Cooper has 37 catches for 590 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Jalen Cooper play for?

SMU (6–1, ACC), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 10.

Is Jalen Cooper eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Jalen Cooper was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Jalen Cooper play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. California: 37 receiving yards, 2 catches, 1 explosive catch (16+ yards). SMU won 59–20.

Where did Jalen Cooper go to high school?

Cibolo Steele (Cibolo, TX). He was a 4-star recruit, No. 154 in the 2025 class.

What are Jalen Cooper's stats this season?

269 receiving yards, 18 catches, 14.9 yards per catch, 6 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Jalen Cooper rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 173rd of 675 in yards per catch, 241st of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 261st of 682 in receiving yards.

When does Jalen Cooper play next?

SMU visits Syracuse Sat, Oct 31, 12:00 PM ET on ESPN2. The numbers' pick: SMU.

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