Jonathan Cooper was drafted No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 46 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2013 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 7 · #7 overall
Jonathan Cooper North Carolina Draft
Jonathan Cooper was drafted No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft out of North Carolina. 46 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #7
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2013
- NFL games
- 46
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 1659th at North Carolina
The pick
How Jonathan Cooper came off the board in 2013.
- Position
- Guard G
- College
-
North Carolina
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 311 lbs
- Hometown
- Wilmington, NC
- Pre-draft board
- No. 10 prospect94.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
46 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 46
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 1659th among North Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 744% of career value
- Final season
- 20185 years after the draft
Around pick 7
Who came off the board on either side of Jonathan Cooper.
BYU · 1× Pro Bowl
LSU
West Virginia
Alabama
North Carolina in the 2013 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other G picks from North Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonathan Cooper in the 2013 NFL Draft
Jonathan Cooper is a Guard out of North Carolina selected No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft. 46 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value North Carolina has produced 154 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 Jonathan Cooper drafted?
Jonathan Cooper was selected No. 7 overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2013 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/jonathan-cooper.
What college did Jonathan Cooper play for?
Jonathan Cooper played college football at North Carolina in the ACC. See every North Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/north-carolina-tar-heels.
How did Jonathan Cooper's NFL career turn out?
46 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2013/jonathan-cooper.