Linebackers Junior Colson from Michigan and Edgerrin Cooper from Texas A&M have met with the Pittsburgh Steelers and coach Mike Tomlin at the NFL Combine. Colson, a national champ and Lott Trophy winner, overcame challenges from his childhood in Haiti to become a top prospect. Cooper, praised for his instincts and preparedness, is expected to excel in the NFL.
Texas A&M LB Edgerrin Cooper has another passion outside of football… Some essential reporting from the combine👇@nflnetwork https://t.co/zLIhuyL41r
Edgerrin Cooper made the rounds at the Combine today. Having seen every game the LB played at A&M, I know he is going to be a really good NFL player. Reminds me of Dat Nguyen with his instincts and preparedness. https://t.co/bLmqz5ldBs
Junior Colson arrived in Indy with a second-round NFL draft grade and one analyst calling him a "plug-and-play" linebacker. On the Michigan star who endured a traumatic childhood in Haiti, multiple injuries and remains more determined than ever. https://t.co/eq1zjetxDw
From the NFL Combine: LB @JuniorColson's road to the NFL, which traveled from Haiti to Brentwood (@wcsRHSfootball) to @UMichFootball, helped shape him. “What helped me get here is grit, and the will of God.” STORY https://t.co/HLxfccoOnG https://t.co/RFjuIJIvpj
Junior Colson, my top LB in the draft and truly one of my favorite prospect stories Came to the US from Haiti when he was 9 years old originally wanting to play soccer, now a national champ and Lott Trophy winner https://t.co/6X6UZKawY7
Edgerrin Cooper of Texas A&M, one of the top linebackers in this class, also has met with Tomlin and Steelers.
Texas A&M ILB Edgerrin Cooper also met with Mike Tomlin and the Steelers. https://t.co/R67j0yf7GV
Michigan linebacker Junior Colson on playing for Mike Macdonald. https://t.co/NrwN6JG0I0
Michigan’s Junior Colson is another linebacker who has met with the Steelers here in Indy.
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter said he has met with the Steelers and Mike Tomlin at the NFL Combine.