Darius Cooper has proven his status as an NFL threat, turning six catches this season into four touchdowns for the Philadelphia Eagles. The undrafted rookie out of Tarleton State, who made the roster last season, continued his scoring streak in London by catching a 62-yard pass from Jalen Hurts to break a tie and give Philadelphia a 14-7 lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This performance marks a significant moment for the 24-year-old receiver, who recently became the youngest undrafted Eagle in 82 years to secure two touchdown catches in a single game.
Cooper’s emergence offers a rare positive note for an Eagles offense that has faced recent statistical struggles, including a low output of 2.97 yards per play in a previous outing. His ability to find the end zone consistently establishes him as a key target in the passing game, joining a legacy of productive undrafted players like James Thrash, who similarly recorded three touchdowns through the first four weeks of a season in 2002. For the organization, Cooper’s production provides a much-needed spark as they look to capitalize on his deep-threat capability.
According to NBC Sports, Cooper previously scored twice in a game against the Rams and notched another touchdown in Week 2 against the Titans. His current trajectory tracks him as the first undrafted player to reach these specific early-season scoring milestones since the mid-1940s. With the Jaguars needing a response following the Eagles' momentum shift in London, all eyes remain on the development of this young receiver who has rapidly transitioned from a collegiate standout to an essential NFL playmaker.