Is Jalen Cooper starting?
Jalen Cooper is the projected starter at WR-X for SMU Mustangs.
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Elite-Tier Talent
A 4-star recruit out of Cibolo Steele, ranked #154 nationally coming out of high school. In 2025: 19 catches, 321 yards, 2 TD. That's 9% of the team's production at his spot — good for a 91 overall (Elite tier).
- Jersey
- #10
- Class
- SO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 180 lbs
2025 Stats
| Season | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 19 | 321 | 2 |
Regular-season totals from public sources. Derived splits (completion %, yards per carry, catch rate) aren't available in our current dataset.
Recruiting Profile
- Stars
- ★★★★☆4-star
- Composite
- 0.9350
- National Rank
- #154
- High School
- Cibolo Steele
- Hometown
- Cibolo, TX
Why this rating?
On a 86-rated offense; 74th-percentile production (×0.96 for competition level) put them +5 vs unit starters → 91.
2026 projection — based on SP+ (a respected team-efficiency metric; 2026 not published yet, using 2025), 2025 production, recruiting, and the 2026 transfer portal; capped to depth-chart order.
The People's Ratings
Team Role
Depth at WR-X · SMU Mustangs
- 11091Jalen CooperStarter
- 22567Link Rhodes
- 31367Daylon Singleton
Overall ratings blend team strength (SP+), on-field production, and recruiting. Higher = more impactful.