Jarrod Cooper was drafted No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Kansas State. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #143
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 87
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 739th at Kansas State
The pick
How Jarrod Cooper came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Kansas State
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value
- Games played
- 87
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 739th among Kansas State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 229% of career value
- Final season
- 20076 years after the draft
Around pick 143
Who came off the board on either side of Jarrod Cooper.
Virginia
Tennessee
Illinois College
Kansas State in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Kansas State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jarrod Cooper in the 2001 NFL Draft
Jarrod Cooper is a Defensive back out of Kansas State selected No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft. 87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Kansas State has produced 85 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jarrod Cooper drafted?
Jarrod Cooper was selected No. 143 overall by the Carolina Panthers in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/jarrod-cooper.
What college did Jarrod Cooper play for?
Jarrod Cooper played college football at Kansas State in the Big 12. See every Kansas State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/kansas-state-wildcats.
How did Jarrod Cooper's NFL career turn out?
87 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 7 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/jarrod-cooper.