Stanford Cardinal#44 · LB Ernest Cooper
78 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 250 lb
- Class
- Senior
- Hometown
- Arlington, TX
Ernest Cooper is a LB (#44) for Stanford, from Arlington, TX. In the 2026 season he has 8 tackles over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 16
Sacks 12
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 7
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 11
Efficiency
Tackles per game 11
Sack rate 11
Coverage 7
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 16
Havoc rate 9
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 15
Frame 16
Experience 17
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2026 season
8
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1.5
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Ernest Cooper career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | STAN | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | STAN | 9 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | STAN | 11 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | STAN | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | STAN | 4 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 33 | 70 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season totals, 2022 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
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45
27
35
13
29
20
7
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Wake Forest | L 3-57 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | at Duke | L 7-35 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs Hawai'i | W 37-27 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug 29 | vs Hawai'i | W 37-27 | 2 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowStanford LB: #44
- ClassSenior
- HometownArlington, TX
Ernest Cooper: Stanford LB profile and stats
Ernest Cooper is a LB (#44) for Stanford, from Arlington, TX. This profile tracks Ernest Cooper's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Stanford roster, the ACC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Stanford sits in the race, check the live ACC standings.
Ernest Cooper in the news
All newsPreviewStanford at Notre Dame: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Stanford visits Notre Dame at Notre Dame Stadium. Kickoff is 3:30 PM ET, on NBC.2026-10-07RecapStanford beat Georgia Tech 34-27 (Week 4, 2026)Stanford beat Georgia Tech 34-27 at Stanford Stadium. Now Stanford is 2-2, 1-2 in ACC play, and Georgia Tech is 1-3, 0-1 in ACC play.2026-09-26RecapStanford beat Hawai'i 37-27 (Week 1, 2026)Stanford beat Hawai'i 37-27 at Stanford Stadium. Now Stanford is 1-0, and Hawai'i is 0-1.2026-08-29
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Ernest Cooper play for?
Ernest Cooper plays for Stanford, wearing #44 at LB.
What position does Ernest Cooper play?
Ernest Cooper is a LB for Stanford.
How tall is Ernest Cooper?
Ernest Cooper is 6-4 and weighs 250 lb.
What year is Ernest Cooper in?
Ernest Cooper is listed as a senior on the Stanford roster.
Where is Ernest Cooper from?
Ernest Cooper is from Arlington, TX.
How many tackles does Ernest Cooper have?
Ernest Cooper has 8 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.