Cooper Hackett

Physical Profile

Prototype left tackle frame: 6-6.5 to 6-7, 250-260 pounds with verified 34-plus-inch arms and big hands — rare length even by five-star tackle standards. He is notably lean for the position right now, but he carries the kind of broad, high-ceiling frame that projects to comfortably hold 300-plus pounds. His multi-sport basketball background shows up in his body control, sudden redirection, and explosive lower-half movement patterns, all of which translate directly to pass protection at tackle.

Play Style

A movement-skills tackle who wins with length and feet rather than mass. On film he extends the pass-protection arc with easy lateral quickness, redirects suddenly against counters, and shows the body control of a former basketball player. In the run game he is more of a wall-off and angle blocker at this stage than a people-mover — the finishing power will come as the weight does. Competes on both sides of the ball and on special teams, which speaks to his motor and coachability.

Strengths

• Elite length — arms measured over 34 inches with big hands, giving him first-contact advantage and the ability to lock out edge rushers before they reach his frame
• Reactionary athleticism in pass protection, with the foot quickness to extend the arc and mirror speed rushers — per 247Sports analyst Gabe Brooks, functional athleticism from his basketball background transfers cleanly to the gridiron
• Versatility and motor — plays both sides of the ball and blocks on special teams for Fort Gibson, and his top-10 composite standing (96.4 rating, 5 stars, No. 1 in Oklahoma) reflects consensus belief in the toolset across services

Areas to Improve

• Mass and play strength — at 250-260 pounds he needs 40-plus pounds of functional weight before he can anchor against SEC power rushers; the frame supports it, but the bulking timeline will dictate his readiness
• Refinement against high-level competition — Fort Gibson (4A Oklahoma) does not regularly test him against Division-I edge talent, so hand technique, sustain, and run-game finishing need reps against better speed and power

College Projection

Projects as a multi-year starter at left tackle for Oklahoma with a realistic redshirt-or-developmental first year while he adds mass — expecting meaningful snaps by year two and an anchor role on the blind side by years three and four. As the headliner of OU's 2027 class, he will get every opportunity to win the LT job as soon as his body is ready for SEC fronts.

NFL Outlook

Legitimate early-round NFL draft trajectory. Length over 34 inches, a 6-7 frame, and reactionary pass-pro athleticism are the three traits NFL teams pay a premium for at left tackle, and Hackett has all three at 17. If he reaches 305-315 pounds without losing his movement skills, he profiles as a Day 1-2 pick with a first-round ceiling; the primary risk variable is how his play strength develops with the added mass.

Best Fit

A program with a proven offensive line development pipeline and patience to redshirt him — which is exactly what he chose in Oklahoma under Bill Bedenbaugh. Scheme-wise he fits best in an offense with a heavy dropback and zone-run component that leverages his length and lateral mobility, rather than a phone-booth gap scheme that would expose his current lack of mass.