D.J. Durkin was the defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Texas A&M the last two seasons and saw first-hand the rise of Edgerrin Cooper, the Green Bay Packers’ second-round draft pick.
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers linebacker Edgerrin Cooper was the first player at his position selected in the 2024 NFL Draft because he “learned how to be a pro” during his final season at Texas A&M.
D.J. Durkin, the new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach at Auburn after serving in those roles in 2022 and 2023 at Texas A&M, said the Packers drafted a “top-notch” person and player.