Quiton Cooley was an extremely productive running back in his final two seasons at Liberty. He totaled 2,655 yards on the ground, averaging over six yards per carry, and found the end zone 29 impressive times. His film shows a hard-nosed, stout running back with strong downfield vision who doesn’t shy away from chances to blast defenders.
Cooley is far from a sure thing when it comes to being drafted, and finding his way to playing on Sundays will not be a simple task. Still, when you check his production and his film, it’s hard not to be intrigued by the potential of the former three-star recruit.
Liberty RB Quinton Cooley Scouting Report
Size: 5’7, 220 pounds
Key Stat: 2,655 yards on 426 carries over his last two collegiate seasons
Projected Role: An early down back in a running back committee
Strengths
- Runs with strength and a ferocity that’s hard to ignore. Despite his diminutive stature, he looks to deliver contact and take as many yards as possible.
- Strong downfield vision.
- Utilizes his aggression and vision to get up on defenders quickly to put them in pressure situations to stop him.
- Impeccable ball security with zero fumbles lost in his collegiate career.
Areas of Concern
- Undersized back at just 5’7.
- He doesn’t have dynamic speed or cutting ability.
- Tallied just 11 receptions in his collegiate career.
- Not an explosive play guy. His longest rush of 2024 was for 44 yards.
Ceiling: A rotational, situational running back.
Floor: A fringe NFL player
Quinton Cooley NFL Draft Outlook
Cooley needs a good fit and needs to develop his game. He is not a year-one, immediate-impact type of guy, but his production at the collegiate level cannot be denied, and his consistency, both in performance and availability, is nothing to sneeze at.
However, versatility is often a calling card for fringe roster guys. Cooley’s lack of production in the passing game, especially in today’s NFL, does hinder his value.
Additionally, his smaller frame may challenge his running style and ability to block in the passing game.
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Bottom Line: Cooley was a very successful running back the last two seasons, but he faces a steep uphill climb at the next level. His strengths make him worth bringing into an NFL training camp, but he must develop his game quickly and show that he can contribute in many ways.
If he can bring the same physical, productive, and turnover-free style of play and combine it with special teams contributions or improvement as a receiving back, he should find a roster spot to stick on to.
Draft Projection: Late Day Three or UDFA
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