2026 PFN Player Profile: Tyler Cooper-ATH/SS-Penns Manor
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Cody Brady | July 2, 2026
Tyler Cooper
Penns Manor
Class Of 2027
Ath/SS
Jersey #4
6.1’/158lbs
Other sports Baseball,Hockey
2nd team all defensive
Coach Says: Tyler enters this season as a three-year starter and one of the unquestioned leaders of the program. Heading into his final year, he has embraced a leadership role and continues to set the standard with his toughness and work ethic.
Last season, Tyler recorded 84 tackles while also contributing offensively with 233 rushing yards and 372 passing yards. His impact on the defensive side of the ball earned him All-Gazette Second Team honors at defensive back.
Tyler is the definition of a do-it-all player. His versatility allows us to move him around and utilize him in multiple ways on both sides of the football. Whether it’s making plays defensively or contributing offensively, he consistently finds ways to help our team succeed.
Above all else, Tyler is one of the toughest players I have ever coached. His physicality, competitiveness, and willingness to do whatever the team needs make him an invaluable part of our program. We expect him to have a big senior season and continue to be a major impact player for us on both sides of the ball.
Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the game I always loved football from being a little kid to now
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
The speech coach frontino gives in the locker room
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Nathan McKinnon because he plays hard an has dedication to the game
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play was against northern when they couldn’t sack me an I still got the pass off
What was last years season like for you?
It was a lot of ups an downs but pretty fun year
What are your goals for this coming season?
For us to make playoffs
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Ty Dumn
When the game is on the line, which college/professional coach would you like to call in the play?
Nick Saban
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Penn State
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Colorado Avalanche
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Are portage game last season, because we came back in a hard win
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Miracle because it shows that hard work, determination, an people pushing will make you champs
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They usually yell just because
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Play D1 football
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad because he is a hard worker and a guy I always look up to
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Water polo
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Getting run over my freshman year
If you could only drive one car for the rest of your life, what would it be?
6.7 Cummins
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Work, fishing or hunting
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Making it to semi finals my sophomore year
What is your favorite play to run?
35 belly
What scares you the most?
When Coach misko says “on the line”
Music of choice:
Divorce dad rock
What is the most food you ever ate in one sitting?
Wings
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chilis
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Wyoming
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
Steelers vs browns
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