LINCOLN, Neb. — Secondary coach Evan Cooper, a key piece of coach Matt Rhule’s expertise analysis and improvement construction, has left the Nebraska employees, a college spokesperson confirmed Friday.
ESPN first reported the information of Cooper’s departure.
Cooper, 37, performed for Rhule at Temple. Cooper served two teaching stints with the Owls and adopted Rhule to Baylor and the Carolina Panthers. Cooper stayed with the Panthers by way of the tip of the 2022 season after Rhule was fired in October of that yr.
At Nebraska, Cooper served as Rhule’s chief evaluator in recruiting. He performed a serious position in figuring out prospects equivalent to huge receiver Jaylen Lloyd, who loved a breakout season as a real freshman final yr.
A number of gamers within the secondary underneath Cooper at Nebraska in 2023 made a leap because the Cornhuskers ranked seventh nationally in yards allowed per play. Defensive backs Tommi Hill, DeShon Singleton and Omar Brown grew into vital jobs after taking part in restricted roles underneath the earlier teaching employees in Lincoln.
Nebraska will search a alternative for Cooper within the ultimate weeks earlier than preseason camp opens. The protection, underneath second-year coordinator Tony White, is anticipated to once more function a energy for the Huskers.
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