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Arizona Cardinals draft radar: Senior bowl standouts

By Damian Parson

Jan 30, 2021; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive lineman Shaka Toney of Penn State (18), wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) and other players greet fans after the 2021 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2021; Mobile, AL, USA; National defensive lineman Shaka Toney of Penn State (18), wide receiver Frank Darby of Arizona State (84) and other players greet fans after the 2021 Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports /
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Edge Jonathon Cooper-Ohio State

Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jonathon Cooper (0) forces a fumble by Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Ohio State won 49-28. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jonathon Cooper (0) forces a fumble by Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Ohio State won 49-28. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports /

All-Pro pass rusher Chandler Jones will be returning for the 2021 season after a season-ending injury. There is a void opposite of Jones left by 2020 breakout Hasaan Reddick entering free agency. Veteran edge defender Markus Golden also is a free agent, adding another potential pass rusher lost.

Ohio State’s edge defender Jonathon Cooper listed at 6’2 3/4 and weighed in at 254 pounds with 31 5/8 inch arms. Cooper rushes with a plan, he uses the speed rush as a precursor for his bull rush. He converts speed to power well to generate the jolt needed to knock his opponent off balance.

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The former buckeye could assume the role of a DPR (designated pass rusher) that enters on passing downs with fresh legs to pin his ears back and rush the passer. Jones will command the attention of the offensive line and the protection schemes, Cooper could be the beneficiary of facing single coverage on passing downs.

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