Texas Longhorns#5 · RB Derrek Cooper
66 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-1
- Weight
- 212 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Lauderhill, FL
Derrek Cooper is a RB (#5) for Texas, from Lauderhill, FL. In the 2026 season he has 57 rushing yards and 1 touchdown, 19.0 rushing yards per game over 3 games. He has 13.3 fantasy points (PPR), 4.4 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Rushing yards 11
Rushing TDs 12
Receptions 10
Receiving yards 11
Total TDs 12
Scrimmage yards 10
Efficiency
Yards per carry 5
Yards per catch 14
Fantasy points 12
Receiving usage 10
Carry volume 12
Yards per touch 5
Measurables
Height 17
Weight 14
Frame 15
Experience 6
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
57
Rushing yards
1
Rushing TDs
20
Carries
2.9
Yards/carry
1
Receptions
6
Receiving yards
Derrek Cooper career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Att | Rush Yds | TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TEX | 3 | 20 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13.3 |
| Career | 3 | 20 | 57 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13.3 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | RUSH YDS | REC | REC YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26 | at Tennessee | W 20-17 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | vs UTSA | W 30-6 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | vs Texas State | W 59-7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowTexas RB: #5
- ClassFreshman
- HometownLauderhill, FL
Derrek Cooper: Texas RB profile and stats
Derrek Cooper is a RB (#5) for Texas, from Lauderhill, FL. This profile tracks Derrek Cooper's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Texas roster, the SEC players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Texas sits in the race, check the live SEC standings.
Derrek Cooper in the news
All newsRecapTexas edged Tennessee 20-17 (Week 4, 2026)Texas edged Tennessee 20-17 at Neyland Stadium. Now Texas is 4-0, 1-0 in SEC play, and Tennessee is 3-1, 0-1 in SEC play.2026-09-26RecapTexas beat UTSA 30-6 (Week 3, 2026)Texas beat UTSA 30-6 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 3-0, and UTSA is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapTexas edged Ohio State 24-23 (Week 2, 2026)Texas edged Ohio State 24-23 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Now Texas is 2-0, and Ohio State is 1-1.2026-09-12
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Derrek Cooper play for?
Derrek Cooper plays for Texas, wearing #5 at RB.
What position does Derrek Cooper play?
Derrek Cooper is a RB for Texas.
How tall is Derrek Cooper?
Derrek Cooper is 6-1 and weighs 212 lb.
What year is Derrek Cooper in?
Derrek Cooper is listed as a freshman on the Texas roster.
Where is Derrek Cooper from?
Derrek Cooper is from Lauderhill, FL.
How many rushing yards does Derrek Cooper have?
Derrek Cooper has 57 rushing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.