Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and safety Evan Williams were both named to Dane Brugler’s midseason All-Rookie Team for The Athletic.
Cooper, a second-round pick out of Texas A&M, and Williams, a fourth-round pick out of Oregon, were both the top players selected at their respective positions.
Among rookie linebackers, Cooper ranks second in “stops” and first in pressures and sacks. Among rookie safeties, Williams ranks first in PFF grade — and by a wide margin. Williams is also fourth in PFF grade among all safeties.
Both have been playmakers. Cooper has 2.