PFF names two former Texas A&M stars on track to make All-Pro team

Former Texas A&M linebacker Edgerrin Cooper quickly became one of the Aggies' rising stars during the 2021 season, which coincided with current head coach Mike Elko's final season as A&M's defensive coordinator before he left to become Duke's head coach for two seasons. A four-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class, Cooper's NFL future was never in doubt.Standing 6'2" and nearly 230 pounds, the Louisiana native competed and earned a starting role during the 2021 season, finishing the year with an impressive 58 tackles, 5.

5 tackles for loss, half a sack, a pass deflection, and an interception, while his elite athleticism and coverage skill set caught the eye of NFL scouts.After recording 61 tackles with 8 tackles for loss, five pass deflections, and an interception during the 2022 season, Cooper entered the 2023 offseason as one of the best players on Texas A&M's roster. While the Aggies' 2023 campaign was a massive disappointment, leading to Jimbo Fisher's dismissal at the end of the season, Cooper led the defense in tackles (83) and a career-high 8 sacks, becoming one of the top NFL Draft prospects.

While some, including myself, predicted Cooper to be selected in the bottom of the first round, the Green Bay Packers used their second-round pick on the standout linebacker, who went on to appear in 14 games with four starts, 87 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and 13 tackles for loss.Becoming a full-time starter last season, Cooper is on the path to earning his first Pro Bowl nod after recording 118 tackles and four tackles for loss; he is now one of ten NFL players Pro Football Focus believes is close to earning All-Pro status, which also includes former Texas A&M star running back De'Von Achane.

Achane, who recently signed his four-year, $64 million contract extension with the Miami Dolphins, is coming off a career year, rushing for 1,350 yards and eight touchdowns, paired with 488 receiving yards and four scores.10 players capable of making their first All-Pro team in 2026👀 p