Cooper Young
Cooper Young is a three-star recruit from Downingtown, PA, out of Downingtown West (No. 1,260 in the 2023 class) who has not played in UAB's 8 games this season.
Where Young comes from
- Downingtown, PA
- Downingtown West
- About 750 miles from Protective Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,260 in the 2023 class; signed with West Virginia.
Where Young fits
UAB lists 25 offensive linemen this season.
The team’s line is 60th in the country in passing-downs success rate this season (a team number).
UAB is 4-4. Next: vs Charlotte, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Downingtown West
Also from Downingtown, PA
Came to UAB by way of West Virginia.
Where to follow
Awards
A three-star recruit at offensive line for UAB -- now graded to hold down a real starting-caliber role.
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 60th nationally in passing-downs success rate this season. See the full unit breakdown →
UAB has produced 11 All-Conference offensive linemen.
Four seasons, two schools
- 2026 UAB MortensenYear 4 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalWest Virginia to UAB
- 2025 West Virginia RodriguezYear 3 · Games –
- 2024 West Virginia BrownYear 2 · Games –
- 2023 West Virginia BrownYear 1 · Games –
- High school Downingtown WestDowningtown, PA · Class of 2023Three-star, No. 1,260 in the 2023 class. Signed with West Virginia.Also from Downingtown West: Ryan Howard (Kansas State) and Quinn Henicle (Old Dominion).
Moves
- Transferred from West Virginia to UAB, Jan 12, 2026.
2023
- Signed with West VirginiaThree-star, out of Downingtown West
2026
- Transferred to UABfrom West Virginia
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Neal Brown, Rich Rodriguez and Alex Mortensen.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to UAB