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How Mariel Cooper Can Make an Impact on the 2016 Redskins

Hogs Haven takes a look at Redskins that have a chance to impact the team.

Mariel Cooper, CB

School: The Citadel

Conference: Southern

Years Pro: R

Age: 23

Height/Weight: 5'11", 192 lbs.

College Statistics

Senior (2015): 12 G, 11 GS, 30 tackles, 4 TFL, 8 PDs, 1 INT

South Carolina State (2012-2014): 31 tackles, 1 PD, 1 FR, 1 blocked kick

Mariel Cooper hails from a small football school in a small conference. He wasn't expecting to be drafted... and he wasn't. CBs are always in demand in the NFL, so Mariel was fortunate to get a tryout with the Redskins.