Cooper Cousins is a four-star recruit from Erie, PA, out of McDowell (No. 57 in the 2024 class) who has not played in Penn State's 8 games this season.
Where Cousins comes from
- Erie, PA
- McDowell
- About 150 miles from Beaver Stadium
- Four-star, No. 57 in the 2024 class.
- On the Penn State roster since 2024
Where Cousins fits
Penn State lists 20 offensive linemen this season.
Penn State offensive linemen with a game this season
The team’s line is 24th in the country in stuff rate allowed this season (a team number).
Penn State is 4-4. Next: at Washington, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Erie, PA
In the game threads
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- Penn State OL Cooper Cousins named to Jason Witten Man of the Year watch list
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- Penn State’s Top 10 Players For 2026: No. 8 Cooper Cousins
- Penn State Football Offensive Lineman Cooper Cousins Named To Wuerffel Tropy Watchlist
- Penn State OL Cooper Cousins named to Wuerffel Trophy watch list
Where to follow
Awards
A four-star recruit at offensive line for Penn State -- now projected at an All-Conference level.
Offensive line play doesn't show up in a box score. Here's what actually tells you whether he's good.
The unit he anchors ranks 24th nationally in stuff rate allowed this season. See the full unit breakdown →
Penn State has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen and 2 All-Americans. 12 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2014. Olaivavega Ioane was one of them, an All-American.
Three seasons at Penn State
- 2026 Penn State CampbellYear 3 · Games –
- 2025 Penn State FranklinYear 2 · Games –
- 2024 Penn State FranklinYear 1 · Games –
- High school McDowellErie, PA · Class of 2024Four-star, No. 57 in the 2024 class. Signed with Penn State.
2024
- Signed with Penn StateFour-star, out of McDowell
Coaching lineage · 2024–2026
3 coachesPlayed under 3 different head coaches: James Franklin, Terry Smith, and Matt Campbell. Multi-era developmental context.
