Jonathon Cooper was drafted No. 239 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 7, Pick 11 · #239 overall
Jonathon Cooper Ohio State Draft
Jonathon Cooper was drafted No. 239 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 81
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 3258th at Ohio State
The pick
How Jonathon Cooper came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Ohio State
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 253 lbs
- Hometown
- Gahanna, OH
- Pre-draft board
- No. 300 prospect31.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value
- Games played
- 81
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 3258th among Ohio State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 32100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of Jonathon Cooper.
LSU
Nebraska
Baylor
Georgia
Ohio State in the 2021 draft
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Other DE picks from Ohio State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Cameron Heyward
DE · PIT · 2011
Ohio State · 4× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#3
Joey Bosa
DE · LAC · 2016
Ohio State · 5× Pro Bowl
#2
Nick Bosa
DE · SF · 2019
Ohio State · 1× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#18
Will Smith
DE · NO · 2004
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#2
Chase Young
DE · WAS · 2020
Ohio State · 1× Pro Bowl
#77
Sam Hubbard
DE · CIN · 2018
Ohio State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jonathon Cooper in the 2021 NFL Draft
Jonathon Cooper is a Defensive end out of Ohio State selected No. 239 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft. 81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Ohio State has produced 284 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 Jonathon Cooper drafted?
Jonathon Cooper was selected No. 239 overall by the Denver Broncos in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 7, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jonathon-cooper.
What college did Jonathon Cooper play for?
Jonathon Cooper played college football at Ohio State in the Big Ten. See every Ohio State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ohio-state-buckeyes.
How did Jonathon Cooper's NFL career turn out?
81 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 32 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/jonathon-cooper.