Jacolby Cooper is a three-star recruit from Alcoa, TN (No. 1,523 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where Cooper comes from
- Alcoa, TN
- Alcoa
- Within 25 miles of Neyland Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class.
Where Cooper fits
Tennessee lists 17 receivers this season.
Tennessee receivers with a game this season
Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Alcoa, TN
Jacolby Cooper is on trial in Tennessee's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.
Tennessee fans are litigating the player's worthiness — the eye test against the résumé.
Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.
Read the story so far
AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Pass share
37.5%
207 pass / 345 run
Plays / game
69.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
242 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at wide receiver for Tennessee -- now projected as a quality contributor in the passing game.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Tennessee has produced 2 All-Conference wide receivers and 1 All-American. 10 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2013. Jalin Hyatt was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school AlcoaAlcoa, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,523 in the 2026 class. Signed with Tennessee.
2026
- Signed with TennesseeThree-star, out of Alcoa
