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Cooper Starks

OL · #68 ·
Transfer
Height6'5"
Weight330 lbs
Est. eligibility3 yrs
Production index
Low
Roster status
RosteredCooper Starks (OL) officially transferred from Vanderbilt University to South Dakota State University
CollegeSD
Last updatedNov 5, 2026, 3:19 PM
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Background

NIL on Opendorse As a Sophomore (2024) • Made collegiate debut in Birmingham Bowl win over Georgia Tech • Played on all five point-after attempts against the Yellow Jackets As a Freshman (2023) • Did not see game action The Starks File • Unanimous three-star prospect by 247Sports, Rivals, ESPN and On3, with an 83.65 rating from the On3 Industry Comparison • Ranked as the No. 88 interior offensive line prospect by ESPN and No. 21 prospect in Illinois by On3 • Chose Vandy over offers from Ball State, Miami (Ohio), Army and Navy • Named Class 2A All-State lineman after helping North Mac to a conference title as a senior • Also played basketball and competed in shot put • Recorded a shot put career best of 56 feet, 8.75 inches • Played for coach Patrick Bowman at North Mac

Hometown
🏴󠁵󠁳󠁩󠁬󠁿Girard, IL
High schoolNorth Mac
Scholarship--
Career path
  • Transferred
    Cooper Starks (OL) officially transferred from Vanderbilt University to South Dakota State University
  • CommittedUpNext · 1/7/26, 2:58 AM
    Cooper Starks (OL) committed to South Dakota State University
Career stats
YRSCHOOLGPGSOFF SNAPSPROD
2026
South Dakota State University
90--Low
2025
Vanderbilt University
90--Low
2024
Vanderbilt University
10--Low
Career190--Low
Injury history
Academics and references

Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026